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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Jim's Building Inspections Hoppers Crossing
Hoppers Crossing, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections provides expert building inspection and assessment services with local inspectors dedicated to serving their areas across Australia.
View DetailsMD Demolitions
Kalkallo, Victoria
Melbourne District Demolition is a leading demolition company providing residential, commercial, and industrial demolition services along with asbestos removal, excavation, and waste management solutions across Victoria.
View DetailsBanyule Waste Recovery Centre
Heidelberg Heights, Victoria
Banyule Waste Recovery Centre, located in Heidelberg Heights, Victoria, specialises in asbestos removal and environmental services. The facility provides professional handling and disposal of asbestos-containing materials, supporting safe remediation for residential and commercial properties across the region.
View DetailsTerralis
Brighton, Victoria
Terralis is an asbestos removal and environmental services company based in Brighton, Victoria. Specialising in the safe identification, assessment, and removal of asbestos-containing materials, the company serves residential and commercial clients across the region. Terralis provides professional solutions for managing hazardous materials with compliance to Australian safety standards.
View DetailsQuicka asbestos
Koo Wee Rup, Victoria
Quicka Asbestos is an asbestos removal service based in Koo Wee Rup, Victoria, specialising in the safe identification and removal of asbestos-containing materials from residential and commercial properties. The company provides professional environmental remediation services to help property owners comply with health and safety regulations.
View DetailsARC Environmental
Melbourne, Victoria
ARC Environmental is a professional Australian environmental consulting firm with over 25 years' combined experience in contaminated site investigations, delivering efficient, outcome-based solutions across public and private sectors.
View DetailsCab Contracting
Pearcedale, Victoria
Cab Contracting is an asbestos consultancy based in Pearcedale, VIC, providing expert guidance on asbestos identification, assessment, and management. The company specialises in helping clients understand asbestos risks in buildings and developing safe removal and remediation strategies.
View DetailsGolden Plains Asbestos
Bulla, Victoria
Golden Plains Asbestos Removal and Services specialises in safe asbestos removal, demolition, and disposal for residential and commercial properties in the Ballarat region and surrounding areas. They are a licensed, family-owned business with certified professionals and state-of-the-art equipment.
View DetailsAccurate Demolition & Asbestos Removal Pty Ltd
Pakenham, Victoria
Accurate Demolition is a professional demolition contractor specialising in domestic and commercial building demolition with over 20 years of experience, also offering asbestos removal services.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Plumpton
Albanvale, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections provides expert building inspection and assessment services across Australia, with local inspectors dedicated to serving specific areas like Plumpton.
View DetailsElevate Inspections
Greensborough, Victoria
Independent, licensed building inspection company providing comprehensive property assessments including structural integrity, safety, pest, and asbestos inspections across Melbourne.
View DetailsUltimate Demolitions (Vic) Pty/Ltd
Narre Warren, Victoria
Ultimate Demolitions is a family-run demolition contractor in Melbourne with over 28 years of experience providing comprehensive demolition services including residential, commercial, and industrial demolitions, asbestos removal, and related services.
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