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 Box Hill
Brentford Square, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections Box Hill provides expert building inspection and assessment services including general reports, pre-purchase inspections, asbestos inspections, and specialist reports for residential and commercial properties.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Macleod
Ivanhoe, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections Macleod provides expert building inspection and assessment services including pre-purchase inspections, asbestos inspections, pest inspections, and specialised property reports.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Mitcham
Donvale, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections Mitcham provides expert building inspection and assessment services including general reports, pre-purchase inspections, asbestos inspections, pest inspections, and specialist reports across multiple locations.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Belgrave
Belgrave, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections Belgrave is an asbestos consultancy providing specialist environmental services to the Belgrave area. The business offers professional asbestos consulting and building inspection expertise to help clients identify and manage asbestos-related risks in their properties.
View DetailsHazmat Solutions
Docklands, Victoria
Hazmat Solutions is an asbestos consulting firm located in Docklands, VIC, specialising in asbestos assessment and environmental services. The company provides expert guidance on asbestos identification, testing, and compliance to help clients manage environmental health risks effectively.
View Detailswave demolition pty ltd
Vermont, Victoria
Wave Demolition provides top-quality demolition and asbestos removal services to clients in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria with a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
View DetailsAce Education & Training
Fawkner, Victoria
Ace Education & Training is an asbestos training provider located in Fawkner, VIC, offering specialised educational programmes for professionals in the environmental and asbestos management sectors. The company delivers accredited training courses designed to equip workers with essential knowledge and compliance skills in asbestos handling and safety protocols.
View DetailsEnvironmental Health Solutions (EHS)
Newtown, Victoria
Environmental Health Solutions is a premier independent multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in architecture, project management, occupational hygiene, and environmental science services with over 30 years of experience.
View DetailsI & B Asbestos Removals Melbourne
Broadmeadows, Victoria
I & B is an experienced asbestos removal services team providing comprehensive professional asbestos removal and disposal services to residential, commercial, industrial, and retail sectors.
View DetailsInspect East Building Inspections
Elsternwick, Victoria
Inspect East Building Inspections is a leading provider of comprehensive property assessments in Melbourne, offering building and pest inspections, pre-purchase evaluations, pool inspections, and asbestos audits to help homebuyers and owners make informed decisions.
View DetailsB&O Demolitions Pty Ltd
Albanvale, Victoria
B&O Demolitions is a trusted provider of professional demolition, excavation, and asbestos removal services across Melbourne, specialising in residential, commercial, and industrial projects with over 15 years of industry experience.
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