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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Greater Building Inspections
Hoppers Crossing, Victoria
Greater Building Inspections provides professional pre-purchase building and pest inspections with same-day reporting for homebuyers and investors across Melbourne and Geelong.
View DetailsDrysdale Resource Recovery Centre and Landfill
Drysdale, Victoria
The Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre is a waste and recycling drop-off service that accepts and recycles a range of items not collected in household bin recycling, such as e-waste and paint. The free drop-off service is provided for Greater Geelong residents only.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Watsonia
Ivanhoe, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections Watsonia provides expert building inspection and assessment services for residential and commercial properties in the Watsonia area. They offer a comprehensive range of inspections including pre-purchase, asbestos, pest, pool, and specialist reports.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Berwick
Brighton East, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections Berwick provides expert residential and commercial building inspections and assessments in the Berwick area, with services including asbestos inspections, pest inspections, pool inspections, and various specialist reports.
View DetailsChadwick Demolitions PTY Ltd.
Rosebud, Victoria
Chadwick Demolitions PTY Ltd is a waste disposal facility based in Rosebud, VIC, specialising in asbestos and environmental services. The company provides essential demolition and waste management solutions for properties requiring safe removal and disposal of hazardous materials and general waste.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Narre Warren
Narre Warren East, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections provides expert building inspection and assessment services in Narre Warren and across multiple Australian locations, with a focus on residential and commercial property evaluations.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Langwarrin
Narre Warren East, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections Langwarrin provides expert building and pest inspection services, asbestos inspections, and various specialist property assessment reports for residential and commercial properties.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Altona
Altona, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections Altona provides expert building inspection and assessment services for residential and commercial properties, including asbestos inspections, pest inspections, and specialised reports.
View DetailsStart Right Building Inspections
Dingley Village, Victoria
Start Right Building Inspections provides comprehensive building and pest inspections, asbestos testing, pool and spa barrier inspections, and new construction inspections for residential and commercial properties in Melbourne.
View DetailsBaxter Laboratories
Baxter, Victoria
Baxter Labouratories is an asbestos testing facility located in Baxter, Victoria. The labouratory specialises in asbestos identification and analysis services for environmental and occupational health purposes. Operating in the Baxter area, the company provides essential testing services to support compliance and safety assessments.
View DetailsMyers Asbestos Removal
Mount Clear, Victoria
A family-run asbestos removal company with over 10 years of experience providing residential and commercial asbestos removal, testing, disposal, and encapsulation services across Victoria.
View DetailsFlatline Demolition
Flemington, Victoria
Flatline Demolition is an asbestos removal service based in Flemington, VIC, specialising in the safe identification, containment, and removal of asbestos materials from residential and commercial properties. The company handles hazardous material abatement with compliance to Australian safety standards.
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