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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NuTech Demolition and Asbestos Removal Pty Ltd
Hadfield, Victoria
Nu-Tech Demolition is a Victorian demolition company offering commercial and residential demolition, asbestos removal, and excavation services with over 20 years of experience.
View DetailsHeidelberg Materials - Wollert Landfill
Wollert, Victoria
Wollert Landfill is a waste disposal facility operated by Heidelberg Materials that accepts a wide range of materials including putrescible and solid inert waste, asbestos, contaminated soil, and recycled products.
View DetailsStatewide
Campbellfield, Victoria
Professional asbestos removal and disposal services in Melbourne and Victoria. Licensed and registered removalists providing safe asbestos removal, inspection, and disposal for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Ashburton
Ashburton, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections provides expert building inspection and assessment services including general reports, pre-purchase inspections, asbestos inspections, pest inspections, and specialist reports across multiple Australian locations.
View DetailsPrompt Demolition
Lalor, Victoria
Prompt Demolition & Excavation is a Melbourne-based team specialising in residential and commercial demolition and excavation projects with over 3 years of experience and 100+ completed projects.
View DetailsIntegrity Asbestos and Hygiene
Trafalgar, Victoria
Integrity Asbestos and Hygiene provides professional asbestos identification, air monitoring, hazardous materials surveys, and occupational hygiene services across Australia, based in Gippsland Victoria.
View DetailsBaxter Institute
Baxter, Victoria
Baxter Institute is an asbestos training provider located in Baxter, Victoria, Australia. The organisation specialises in delivering professional training and education programmes related to asbestos management and safety. Through their courses, they equip workers and professionals with essential knowledge and certification in asbestos identification, handling, and compliance with relevant regulations.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Knox
Brentford Square, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections Knox provides expert building inspection and assessment services in the Knox area, with offerings including general inspections, pre-purchase inspections, asbestos inspections, pest inspections, and specialised reports for residential and commercial properties.
View DetailsAltez Building Inspections Box Hill
Doncaster East, Victoria
Altez Building Inspections provides comprehensive building and pest inspection services, including asbestos inspections, dilapidation reports, construction stage inspections, and forensic engineering reports across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
View DetailsAW Asbestos Removals
East Melbourne, Victoria
AW Removals is a licensed asbestos removal company specialising in the safe removal of asbestos-containing materials from residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Melbourne with over 20 years of experience.
View DetailsAltez Building Inspections
South Melbourne, Victoria
Altez Building Inspections is a leading professional consulting firm specialising in building inspections, structural surveys, forensic building investigations, and engineering assessments for residential and commercial properties.
View DetailsBass Coast Asbestos Removal
Inverloch, Victoria
Bass Coast Asbestos Removal is a group of highly trained and experienced individuals specialising in asbestos removal and disposal, providing safe and secure removal services to residential, commercial and government land areas.
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