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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Inspect My Home
Robina, Queensland
Inspect My Home is one of Australia's largest and most trusted building and pest inspection companies providing comprehensive property inspections with detailed reports delivered within 24 hours.
View DetailsKeystone Environmental PTY LTD
Zillmere, Queensland
Keystone Environmental is an independent built environment consulting firm offering indoor environmental quality assessments including mould investigations, air quality testing, asbestos and hazardous materials audits, and HVAC hygiene services.
View DetailsOlive Tree Consulting Group
Benowa, Queensland
Olive Tree Consulting Group specialises in body corporate and strata management consulting, providing independent assessments including sinking fund forecasts, insurance valuations, WHS audits, fire safety reviews, management rights and building condition reports.
View DetailsVeramax Industries
Park Avenue, Queensland
Veramax Industries is a family-owned licensed asbestos removal company specialising in asbestos removal, testing, and insurance work across Queensland with over 10 years of experience.
View DetailsElite Soil Testing
Lawnton, Queensland
Elite Soil Testing is an asbestos testing labouratory located in Lawnton, QLD, providing specialised environmental and asbestos analysis services. The company conducts comprehensive testing and assessment of soil and materials to identify asbestos contamination and environmental hazards for residential, commercial, and industrial clients throughout Queensland.
View DetailsADIOS ROOFING - Asbestos Re-Roofing Specialists
Beerwah, Queensland
Adios Asbestos and Roofing provides expert asbestos removal, testing, and re-roofing services for residential, industrial, commercial, and government clients across Queensland with over 30 years of combined experience.
View DetailsTIC Insurance Brokers
Tingalpa, Queensland
Insurance broker specialising in demolition and asbestos industry coverage. DAIA member.
View DetailsARQ Asbestos Removal Queensland Pty Ltd
Loganlea, Queensland
ARQ Asbestos Removal Queensland Pty Ltd is an asbestos consulting company based in Loganlea, QLD, specialising in professional asbestos assessment, identification, and removal services. The company provides expert guidance to help clients manage asbestos-related risks in their properties and workplaces.
View DetailsASTREC Pty Ltd
Virginia, Queensland
ASTREC provides specialised asbestos consulting, management services, and training for inspection, material identification, and risk assessment of asbestos containing materials (ACM) across residential, industrial, commercial and institutional facilities.
View DetailsDemolition & Asbestos Industry Association
Loganholme, Queensland
The Demolition & Asbestos Industry Association, based in Loganholme, QLD, represents professionals specialising in asbestos removal and environmental remediation services. The organisation supports industry standards and best practices for safe asbestos handling and demolition operations across Queensland.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Kenmore
Anstead, Queensland
Jim's Building Inspections Kenmore provides expert building and pest inspections, asbestos inspections, pool safety inspections, and related assessment services in the Kenmore area and surrounding suburbs.
View DetailsSmart Asbestos Removal Services
Godwin Beach, Queensland
Smart Asbestos Removal Services is an asbestos consulting firm based in Godwin Beach, QLD, specialising in asbestos identification, assessment, and removal services. The company provides expert guidance to help clients manage asbestos-related risks safely and compliantly.
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