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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xbestos
Cashmere, Queensland
Xbestos is an industry leader specialising in the removal and safe disposal of asbestos, with over 20 years of experience providing professional asbestos removal services to residential and commercial clients.
View DetailsHazclear Environmental
Toowong, Queensland
Hazclear Environmental provides safe, certified, and compliant asbestos testing, removal, and environmental remediation services for residential, commercial, and government clients across Brisbane and Queensland.
View DetailsHappy Demolition Service
Chelmer, Queensland
Happy Demolition Service is an asbestos removal company based in Chelmer, QLD, Australia. The business specialises in safe and professional asbestos abatement services for residential and commercial properties throughout the region.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Sherwood
Chelmer, Queensland
Jim's Building Inspections Sherwood provides expert building inspection and assessment services in the Sherwood area of Brisbane, Queensland. They offer residential and commercial building inspections, asbestos inspections, pest inspections, and various specialist reports.
View DetailsQueensland Demolition Recycling Pty Ltd
Buderim, Queensland
Queensland Demolition Recycling provides fast and sustainable demolition services for residential, commercial, and industrial structures, with a commitment to environmentally-friendly practices and recycling solutions.
View Detailsaceasbestosconsultant
Brisbane, Queensland
ACE Asbestos Consultant provides professional asbestos consulting services to clients in Sandy Bay and the Tasman region. The company specialises in asbestos identification, assessment, and management solutions for residential and commercial properties. ACE Asbestos Consultant helps property owners understand their asbestos risks and develop appropriate remediation strategies.
View DetailsSQP Consulting
Varsity Lakes, Queensland
SQP Consulting specialises in contaminated land assessment and management, providing practical solutions for site investigation, risk assessment, and environmental remediation across Australia.
View DetailsTop Gun Plant Hire Pty Ltd
Loganholme, Queensland
Top Gun Plant Hire Pty Ltd is an asbestos removal service based in Loganholme, QLD, specialising in safe and compliant asbestos abatement for residential and commercial properties. The company handles the identification, containment, and removal of asbestos materials in accordance with Australian safety standards.
View DetailsAsbestos Removalists
Birkdale, Queensland
Fully licensed asbestos removal specialists in Queensland that handle the removal and disposal of asbestos materials from residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
View DetailsBrisbane Asbestos Solutions
Brisbane Market, Queensland
Residential asbestos removal and strip-out specialists providing safe asbestos removal, roof removal, internal removal, testing and inspections across Brisbane and surrounding areas.
View DetailsBirkdale Recycling and Waste Centre
Birkdale, Queensland
Birkdale Recycling and Waste Centre is an asbestos removal service located in Birkdale, Queensland. The company specialises in the safe handling and disposal of asbestos-containing materials, providing essential environmental services to the local community. They are committed to managing hazardous waste responsibly.
View DetailsAsbestos Removal Network
East Toowoomba, Queensland
Asbestos Removal Network provides professional asbestos removal, testing, and safe disposal services for residential and commercial properties across Queensland, specialising in removal of asbestos fencing, roofs, flooring, and sheds.
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