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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Blue Sky Asbestos Pty Ltd
Nundah, Queensland
Blue Sky Asbestos is an independent asbestos assessor providing compliant, safe, and efficient solutions for managing and removing asbestos across residential, commercial, industrial, civil, and defence sectors with over 30 years of experience.
View DetailsDL Demolition and Asbestos Experts
Newport, Queensland
Licensed asbestos removal and demolition specialists serving Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast with 100+ completed projects. They provide safe, EPA-compliant asbestos removal, professional demolition, and floor preparation services.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Albany Creek
Bracken Ridge, Queensland
Jim's Building Inspections Albany Creek is Albany Creek's leading building inspection company providing expert inspections and assessments including building inspections, pest inspections, asbestos inspections, and various specialist reports.
View DetailsSafePro Hazmat Services
Fitzgibbon, Queensland
SafePro Hazmat Services specialises in providing top-quality hazardous materials management across Brisbane and South-East Queensland, including asbestos removal, mould remediation, contaminated soil treatment, demolition, lead paint abatement, and fire/smoke remediation.
View DetailsBase Hazmat Asbestos Removal
Upper Mount Gravatt, Queensland
Base Hazmat specialises in asbestos removal and testing services across Queensland. Located in Upper Mount Gravatt, the company provides comprehensive asbestos consulting and safe removal solutions for residential and commercial properties throughout QLD.
View DetailsQld Home Buyers Inspection Service
Alderley, Queensland
Building inspection service in Brisbane offering detailed pre-purchase inspection reports and asbestos identification services with over 50 years of experience.
View DetailsAsbestos Abate and Eliminate
Clontarf, Queensland
Asbestos Abate and Eliminate is an asbestos consulting company based in Clontarf, QLD, specialising in asbestos identification, assessment, and removal services. The company provides expert guidance on environmental compliance and asbestos management for residential and commercial properties throughout the region.
View DetailsCoastal Asbestos Removal
Arundel, Queensland
Coastal Asbestos Removal is an asbestos consultant based in Crib Point, Victoria, specialising in the identification, assessment, and safe removal of asbestos-containing materials. The company serves the local community and surrounding areas with professional expertise in environmental compliance and hazardous material management.
View DetailsUrban Demolitions
New Farm, Queensland
Urban Demolitions & Plant Hire is a family-owned Brisbane-based demolition and asbestos removal company with over 15 years of experience, providing comprehensive services from initial inspection to construction-ready site handover.
View DetailsAsbestos Removal Townsville | AOHS
Heatley, Queensland
AOHS (Asbestos Occupational Hygiene Services) are specialists in occupational hygiene and the asbestos industry, providing site inspections, testing, assessment, and safe removal services for residential, commercial, and public properties.
View DetailsBrisbane Kitchen Removals
Dakabin, Queensland
A family-owned business offering professional removal and disposal services for kitchens, bathrooms, and asbestos-containing materials with over 20 years of experience.
View DetailsAce Asbestos & Demolition pty ltd
Caboolture, Queensland
A demolition and asbestos removal company with over 50 years of combined experience specialising in residential, commercial, and industrial demolition with a focus on recycling and environmental sustainability.
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