Asbestos Businesses in Queensland, Australia
Queensland regulates asbestos under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and WHS Regulation 2011. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ), part of the Office of Industrial Relations, is the regulator. It issues licences, enforces compliance, and investigates incidents. Queensland adopted the national model WHS laws and publishes approved Codes of Practice on managing and removing asbestos that carry legal weight.
Queensland's asbestos rules are spread across 10 separate statutes administered by different state agencies and local councils, which makes it a wider regulatory web than most jurisdictions. For asbestos-contaminated land, the Department of Environment maintains the Environmental Management Register (EMR) and Contaminated Land Register (CLR) under the Environmental Protection Act 1994. Properties with asbestos in soil may need to be listed, and removing contaminated soil from listed sites requires a Soil Disposal Permit. The state runs a portal at asbestos.qld.gov.au, and all buildings built before 1990 that are used as workplaces must have an asbestos register.
Queensland is part of the ASSEA Asbestos National Strategic Plan 2024-2030. While each state still runs its own regulator and enforcement, the national plan is pushing toward a more consistent approach to proactive asbestos removal across the country.
Licensing
The standard two tiers apply. Class A covers friable asbestos, Class B covers more than 10 square metres of non-friable. Both licences last five years and are issued to the PCBU (person conducting a business or undertaking), not to individuals. Class A supervisors need at least three years of industry experience after completing the relevant removal and supervision competencies. A separate Asbestos Assessor licence is needed for air monitoring and clearance inspections on Class A jobs.
Legislation & Codes of Practice
National Resources
Asbestos disposal: There are 68 licensed waste disposal facilities in this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a licence to remove asbestos in Queensland?
Where can I dispose of asbestos in Queensland?
How do I get a suspected asbestos sample tested in Queensland?
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Jim's Hazardous Material Removal Beenleigh
Berrinba, Queensland
Jim's Hazardous Material Removal is an asbestos consultancy based in Berrinba, QLD, specialising in the identification and safe removal of hazardous materials. The company provides professional asbestos consulting services to help property owners and businesses manage environmental risks and comply with safety regulations.
View DetailsRosenlund Contractors
, Queensland
Demolition contractor. DAIA member.
View DetailsProfessional Building Inspections
Peregian Beach, Queensland
Professional building inspection service providing thorough, independent inspections for home buyers, sellers, and property owners across the Sunshine Coast. Services include building and pest inspections, pool fence inspections, and asbestos inspections.
View DetailsCargill Environmental
Caboolture, Queensland
Cargill Environmental is an asbestos consulting firm based in Caboolture, Queensland. The company specialises in asbestos assessment and environmental services for residential and commercial properties throughout the region. Their expertise helps clients identify, manage, and safely address asbestos-related concerns.
View DetailsTwin Cities Asbestos Removal & Recycling
Godwin Beach, Queensland
Twin Cities Asbestos Removal & Recycling is an asbestos consultancy based in Godwin Beach, QLD, specialising in professional asbestos removal and recycling services. The company provides expert guidance and safe handling of asbestos-containing materials for residential and commercial properties throughout the region.
View DetailsAOHS (Asbestos Occupational Hygiene Services)
Eildon Hill, Queensland
AOHS are specialists in occupational hygiene with a particular focus on asbestos assessment, management, and consulting. They provide Licensed Asbestos Assessors and comprehensive asbestos services including inspections, testing, air monitoring, and management planning across Queensland and Australia.
View DetailsHazard Control
New Farm, Queensland
Hazard Control provides professional asbestos testing, inspection, and consulting services in Brisbane and surrounding areas, with nearly a decade of experience in commercial and residential asbestos surveys and hazardous materials management.
View DetailsLandman Demolition Services Pty Ltd
Capalaba, Queensland
Landman Demolition Services offers affordable, efficient, and reliable demolition solutions including asbestos removal, earthworks, and site clearing services for residential and commercial projects across Brisbane and surrounding areas.
View DetailsOccupational Health Consultants
Springwood, Queensland
Occupational Health Consultants is an occupational hygiene firm based in Springs Junction on the West Coast, specialising in asbestos and environmental services. The company provides professional guidance on workplace health hazards and safety compliance for businesses across the region.
View DetailsPinnacle Safety and Training
Murarrie, Queensland
Pinnacle Safety and Training is a nationwide industry leader providing safety training and related safety services across Australia. They help clients improve safety results, meet work health and safety obligations, and develop safety culture through training, audits, and specialist services.
View DetailsInspex Building Consultants Gold Coast
Upper Coomera, Queensland
Inspex Building Consultants provides building and pest inspection services in Gold Coast, offering thorough pre-purchase inspections, asbestos audits, pest inspections, and specialised inspections using thermal imaging technology.
View DetailsBunya Waste Management Facility
Bunya, Queensland
Bunya Waste Management Facility is an asbestos removal service located in Bunya, QLD, Australia. The facility specialises in the safe handling and removal of asbestos materials, providing essential environmental services to the local community and surrounding regions.
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