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?
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B.E.A.R Asbestos Removal
Bowen Bridge, Queensland
Breathe Easy Asbestos Removal (B.E.A.R.) and Demolition are industry leaders in asbestos removal and demolition services in Queensland, with over 60 years of experience providing licensed and insured professional services.
View DetailsPro House Demolitions Brisbane
Buranda, Queensland
Pro House Demolitions Brisbane is a professional demolition and asbestos removal company providing safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial demolitions across Brisbane and surrounding areas.
View DetailsWorkSafe Connect
Salisbury, Queensland
WorkSafe Connect provides nationally recognised workplace health and safety training courses delivered face-to-face, onsite, and online by experienced trainers across Australia.
View DetailsCampak Asbestos & Building Services
Toowong, Queensland
Asbestos removal and demolition contractor based in Toowong, Brisbane. DAIA member.
View DetailsRockhampton Asbestos & Demolition
Norman Gardens, Queensland
Rockhampton Asbestos and Demolition Pty Ltd specialises in asbestos management solutions and safe demolition services, prioritising safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility.
View DetailsGSG Laboratories - Head Office
Eagle Farm, Queensland
GSG Labouratories is an asbestos testing labouratory based in Eagle Farm, QLD, providing environmental analysis and asbestos identification services. The facility conducts comprehensive testing to support compliance and safety assessments for residential, commercial, and industrial properties across Queensland.
View DetailsMcDaniel Solutions Pty Ltd
Gladstone Central, Queensland
McDaniel Solutions specialises in commercial and residential asbestos removal, fabrication, and welding services. They provide licenced asbestos removal, hazardous materials handling, and high-quality metal fabrication and welding work.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Pelican Waters
Elimbah, Queensland
Jim's Building Inspections provides expert building inspection and assessment services in Pelican Waters, QLD, including general inspections, asbestos inspections, pest inspections, and specialist reports.
View DetailsQueensland Asbestos and Demolition
Eatons Hill, Queensland
Queensland Asbestos and Demolition is an asbestos consulting firm based in Eatons Hill, QLD, specialising in professional assessment and management of asbestos-related environmental concerns. The company provides expert guidance to clients requiring asbestos identification and remediation services.
View DetailsAdios Asbestos
New Farm, Queensland
Adios Asbestos and Roofing provides professional asbestos removal, testing, demolition, and re-roofing services with over 30 years of combined experience serving the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, and surrounding Queensland areas.
View DetailsQld asbestos removal specialist | Asbestos removal | Hand demolition
Slacks Creek, Queensland
Queensland Asbestos Removal Specialist is an asbestos consultancy based in Slacks Creek, QLD, providing expert asbestos removal and hand demolition services. The company specialises in safe identification, assessment, and removal of asbestos-containing materials from residential and commercial properties throughout Queensland.
View DetailsSunshine Coast House Demolition
Alexandra Headland, Queensland
Sunshine Coast House Demolition provides safe, efficient, and cost-effective demolition services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. They specialise in house demolition, partial demolition, asbestos removal, and commercial demolition across the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas.
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