Asbestos Businesses in New South Wales, Australia
Asbestos in New South Wales is regulated under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the WHS Regulation 2017. SafeWork NSW handles licensing, inspections, and enforcement. NSW adopted the national model WHS laws, so its framework lines up closely with most other states.
Homeowners and unlicensed workers can remove up to 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos from residential properties, as long as safe work procedures are followed. NSW also runs a dedicated government portal at asbestos.nsw.gov.au aimed at residents, landlords, and renovators. The SafeWork NSW Codes of Practice on managing and removing asbestos carry legal weight under the WHS Regulation.
At the national level, the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) coordinates the Asbestos National Strategic Plan 2024-2030, which focuses on safely removing an estimated six million tonnes of ageing asbestos from buildings across the country. While states still have their own rules and regulators, the trend is toward national consistency through ASSEA, and NSW's regulatory settings already align with this direction.
Licensing
NSW has two licence tiers. A Class A licence covers friable (crumbly) asbestos removal and also allows Class B work. A Class B licence is needed for removing more than 10 square metres of non-friable (bonded) asbestos like fibro sheeting. Applicants need approved training through a SafeWork NSW-recognised RTO. Class A applicants must also show experience on at least three supervised removal jobs. There is a separate Asbestos Assessor licence for people who do air monitoring and clearance inspections on Class A work.
Regulators
Legislation & Codes of Practice
Asbestos disposal: There are 87 licensed waste disposal facilities in this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a licence to remove asbestos in New South Wales?
Where can I dispose of household asbestos in New South Wales?
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Sydney Asbestos
Sylvania, New South Wales
Sydney Asbestos is a fully licensed and insured asbestos removal company that provides professional asbestos removal, testing, inspection, and disposal services for residential and commercial properties in Sydney, NSW.
View DetailsHazardaus
Guildford, New South Wales
HazardAUS is Australia's leading professional company specialising in asbestos testing, hazardous materials testing, occupational hygiene, and comprehensive environmental safety services with 24/7 emergency response capability.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Wentworthville
Gordon, New South Wales
Jim's Building Inspections provides expert building inspection and assessment services including pre-purchase inspections, asbestos inspections, pest inspections, and property condition reports across multiple Australian locations.
View DetailsOberon Waste Depot & Recycling Centre
Oberon, New South Wales
Oberon Waste Depot & Recycling Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Oberon, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsBreathe Safe Consulting
Davistown, New South Wales
Breathe Safe Consulting is an environmental consulting firm specialising in asbestos, mould, and methamphetamine assessment and remediation services for the building and construction industry.
View DetailsPractical Environmental Solutions
Mayfield West, New South Wales
Practical Environmental Solutions provides asbestos management, environmental assessments, soil classification, mould sampling, and hazardous materials audits for building and development projects.
View DetailsGregadoo Waste Management Centre
Gregadoo, New South Wales
Gregadoo Waste Management Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Gregadoo, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsX-Demolition Pty Ltd & Asbestos Removal Sydney
Condell Park, New South Wales
Licensed asbestos removal company providing professional and fully licensed asbestos removal, testing, inspection, and disposal services across Sydney and NSW with over 25 years of experience.
View DetailsWork Science Laboratory
Alexandria, New South Wales
Work Science is an industry leader providing health, safety, risk management, and occupational hygiene consulting services with a NATA accredited labouratory supporting air monitoring, clearance, audit, survey, and sample identification services.
View DetailsMacarthur Demolition
Barrack Heights, New South Wales
Macarthur Demolition is a trusted demolition services provider established in 2004, specialising in home demolition, commercial demolition, and asbestos removal across Sydney and surrounding regions.
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