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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Area 51 Asbestos Removal & Demolition
Banyo, Queensland
Area 51 Asbestos Removal & Demolition provides professional asbestos removal, testing, and demolition services for residential and commercial properties in Brisbane and Ipswich. They are fully licensed and EPA & WHS compliant.
View DetailsA Team Demolition & Civil QLD
Capalaba, Queensland
Asbestos removal and demolition contractor based in Capalaba, Brisbane. DAIA member.
View DetailsGold Coast Demolition Group
Broadbeach Waters, Queensland
Gold Coast Demolition Group are leading demolition contractors specialising in house and commercial demolition, asbestos removal, strip outs, and knock-down rebuild projects with over 30 years of experience.
View DetailsAzzy'N'Demo
Broadbeach Waters, Queensland
Azzy'N'Demo is a professional asbestos removal and demolition company offering services including asbestos removal, soil decontamination, pitting and piping, cable hauling, and demolition services for residential and commercial clients.
View DetailsAsbestos Army Pty Ltd
Rocklea, Queensland
Family-owned and operated asbestos removal business based in Brisbane specialising in the safe removal of friable and non-friable asbestos from residential and commercial premises.
View DetailsKvac Environmental Services
Thorneside, Queensland
Kvac Environmental Services is a waste disposal facility located in Thorneside, QLD, specialising in asbestos and environmental management services. The company provides professional handling and disposal of hazardous materials, serving the local Queensland community with compliant waste management solutions.
View DetailsHulk Demolition & Asbestos Removal
New Farm, Queensland
Hulk Demolition & Asbestos Removal offers safe asbestos removal services and demolition of residential and commercial properties, with strict adherence to safety regulations and industry standards.
View DetailsAllcoast Group Demolition Contractors - Sunshine Coast
Chevallum, Queensland
Allcoast Group Demolition Contractors provides professional demolition services across the Sunshine Coast, delivering safe, efficient and fully compliant solutions for residential, commercial and government projects including asbestos removal and strip outs.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections North Lakes
Dakabin, Queensland
Australia's largest building inspection company providing professional building inspection services including pre-purchase inspections, asbestos inspections, pest inspections, and property condition assessments across Australia.
View DetailsSitetech Consulting
, Queensland
Asbestos assessors. DAIA member.
View DetailsAsbestest Pty Ltd
Ascot, Queensland
Asbestest Pty Ltd delivers fast, reliable asbestos testing for residential, commercial, and industrial projects with mobile labouratory services and same-day results.
View DetailsAIMM Industrial Training
Eagle Farm, Queensland
AIMM Industrial Training is an asbestos training provider based in Eagle Farm, Queensland, delivering specialised education and certification to professionals in the asbestos and environmental services sector. The company equips workers with essential knowledge and compliance training required for safe handling and management of asbestos-related work.
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