Asbestos Businesses in Victoria, Australia
Victoria handles asbestos under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and OHS Regulations 2017, with WorkSafe Victoria as the regulator. Victoria is the only Australian state that has not adopted the national model WHS laws. It keeps its own OHS framework, which uses different terminology, duty structures, and penalty regimes compared to the harmonised WHS legislation used everywhere else.
Because Victoria has not harmonised with the national model, businesses working across state borders need to be aware of the differences between Victorian OHS law and WHS law elsewhere. Victoria publishes Compliance Codes (not Codes of Practice) which have a specific legal status under Victorian OHS law. The state runs a government portal at asbestos.vic.gov.au and has established the Victorian Asbestos Eradication Agency (VAEA), which is working through the removal of asbestos from over 13,000 government-owned buildings including schools, hospitals, and emergency services facilities.
Victoria participates in the ASSEA-coordinated Asbestos National Strategic Plan 2024-2030. There is a general push across Australia toward national consistency in asbestos regulation. Victoria's VAEA program aligns with the national plan's objectives around proactive removal, even though the state maintains its own legislative framework.
Licensing
The licence structure is the same two tiers as other states. Class A covers friable asbestos, Class B covers more than 10 square metres of non-friable. Applicants need training from an approved RTO, and Class A applicants must provide an external OHS Management System certificate plus details of their respiratory protective equipment. Licensed asbestos assessors are separately required for air monitoring and clearance inspections.
Regulators
Legislation & Codes of Practice
National Resources
Asbestos disposal: There are 36 licensed waste disposal facilities in this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a licence to remove asbestos in Victoria?
Where can I dispose of household asbestos in Victoria?
How should household asbestos be packaged in Victoria?
How do I get a suspected asbestos sample tested in Victoria?
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Casey Building Consultants
Melbourne, Victoria
Casey Building Consultants is a trusted provider of professional building inspection and consultancy services across Melbourne, Cranbourne, and surrounding areas in Victoria. Our experienced and licensed inspectors specialize in pre-purchase building inspections, building and pest inspections, new home inspections, construction stage inspections, and property consultancy services. We deliver detailed reports that identify structural issues, defects, termite activity, and potential risks, helping homeowners, buyers, and investors make informed decisions. With a commitment to accuracy, reliability, and exceptional customer service, Casey Building Consultants provides expert property inspection solutions to protect your investment and give you complete peace of mind.
View DetailsAgon Environmental Canberra
Turner, Australian Capital Territory
Agon Environmental is a national environmental consultancy providing hazardous materials and site contamination advice for government, infrastructure, and development sectors, with services ranging from site assessments to waste management.
View DetailsTrinitas Group
Parramatta, New South Wales
Trinitas Group is a national provider of asbestos management, occupational hygiene, and air quality consulting services established to help clients comply with Work Health and Safety legislation.
View DetailsAtma Environmental
Abbotsford, Victoria
Environmental consultants in Melbourne specialising in contaminated land assessment, site remediation, and hazardous materials management including asbestos consulting and soil contamination services.
View DetailsPrecision Environmental Removalist
Williamstown North, Victoria
Precision Environmental is a fully licensed Class A asbestos removal company specialising in safe removal, abatement, and disposal of asbestos, lead paint, mould, contaminated soil, and other hazardous materials across Victoria in compliance with WorkSafe regulations.
View DetailsSuburban Asbestos Removal
Seaford, Victoria
Suburban Asbestos Removal is a family-owned asbestos removal and consulting business established in 1999, providing safe and reliable asbestos removal, sampling, inspection, and waste disposal services across Victoria.
View DetailsAussie Asbestos Solutions
Chelsea Heights, Victoria
Aussie Asbestos Solutions specialises in safe asbestos removal, testing, and disposal services for residential and commercial properties throughout Melbourne and surrounding areas, with over 25 years of industry experience.
View DetailsAbsolute Asbestos Removal Pty.Ltd.
Sunshine North, Victoria
Absolute Asbestos Removal Pty Ltd is a fully licensed and insured company specialising in safe, certified, and efficient asbestos removal services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients across Melbourne and Victoria.
View DetailsAustralasian Technical Services (NSW)
Ingleburn, New South Wales
Australasian Technical Services is a specialist company offering removal and abatement of asbestos and other hazardous materials to commercial, industrial, and government sectors. With over 30 years of experience and a nationally recognised Class 'A' asbestos removal licence, they provide safe and cost-effective solutions for hazardous materials management.
View DetailsAAH Contracting Melbourne
Bayswater, Victoria
AAH Contracting is an industry leader in friable and non-friable asbestos removal services for industrial, commercial and residential sectors, operating since 1993 with a team of over 100 licensed asbestos removalists.
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