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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Asbestos Inspections of Vermont
Vermont, Victoria
Asbestos Inspections of Vermont provides asbestos and vermiculite testing services for homeowners and business owners throughout Vermont, using NVLAP-accredited labouratories to analyse suspect materials.
View DetailsA Class Demolition
Airport West, Victoria
A Class Demolition is a family-owned demolition and asbestos removal company specialising in house demolitions, excavation, and asbestos removal services across Melbourne.
View DetailsOnline Demolition
Hawthorn, Victoria
Online Demolition is an asbestos removal service based in Hawthorn, VIC, specialising in safe and compliant asbestos abatement for residential and commercial properties. The company provides professional assessment, removal, and disposal services to help property owners manage asbestos-related environmental hazards effectively.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections St Kilda East
Prahran, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections provides expert building inspection and assessment services in St Kilda East and surrounding areas, offering residential and commercial inspections, asbestos inspections, and specialised property reports.
View DetailsHighTech Demolition
Campbellfield, Victoria
High Tech Demolition provides expert demolition services, certified asbestos removal, and heavy equipment transport across Melbourne and Victoria. They specialise in safe, compliant site clearing for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
View DetailsAnitech Occupational Hygiene
Notting Hill, Victoria
Anitech provides occupational hygiene services and workplace health monitoring across Australia, offering solutions for airborne contaminants, noise, ergonomics, and other occupational hazards.
View DetailsProfyle Asbestos Removal
Springvale, Victoria
Profyle is a leading specialist in asbestos removal and demolition services for residential, commercial and industrial sectors across Victoria, licensed by WorkSafe Victoria with a Class B Asbestos Removal Licence.
View DetailsVIC STATE DEMOLITION AND ASBESTOS REMOVAL
Albanvale, Victoria
VIC State Demolition and Asbestos Removal is an asbestos consultancy based in Albanvale, Victoria, specialising in professional asbestos removal and demolition services. The company provides expert guidance and practical solutions for managing asbestos-related risks in residential and commercial properties throughout the region.
View DetailsRoach Demolition & Excavations - Demolition Melbourne
Ringwood, Victoria
Roach Demolition and Excavations is a licensed demolition company in Melbourne with over 25 years of experience providing residential and commercial demolition, excavation, asbestos removal, and related services.
View DetailsAltez Building Inspections Hampton Park
Narre Warren East, Victoria
Altez Building Inspections provides comprehensive building and pest inspection services including pre-purchase inspections, termite inspections, dilapidation reports, and forensic engineering reports across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Hawthorn
Ivanhoe, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections Hawthorn provides expert building inspection and assessment services including pre-purchase inspections, asbestos testing, pest inspections, and specialised reports for residential and commercial properties.
View DetailsSale Asbestos Services & Demolition
Sale, Victoria
Sale Asbestos Services provides safe asbestos removal, audits, and clearance services for residential and commercial properties, along with demolition and site clearance services in the Gippsland region of Victoria.
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