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 Management Pty Ltd
Maddingley, Victoria
A full-service industrial company providing expertise in environmental rehabilitation, asbestos removal, diesel repairs, and grounds maintenance across eastern Australia.
View DetailsMetro Asbestos Removal
Seaford, Victoria
Metro Asbestos Removal is an asbestos consultancy based in Seaford, VIC, specialising in professional asbestos assessment, removal, and environmental remediation services. The company provides expert guidance on asbestos identification and safe handling to ensure compliance with Australian health and safety regulations.
View DetailsBINGO INDUSTRIES: Recycling Centre - West Melbourne
West Melbourne, Victoria
BINGO Industries operates a recycling centre in West Melbourne that accepts building and demolition waste, offering quick turnaround times and material recovery services located 6 km from Melbourne's CBD.
View DetailsLeading Building Inspections Botanic Ridge
Narre Warren East, Victoria
Leading Building Inspections provides comprehensive building and pest inspections, pre-purchase inspections, and specialised property assessments to help buyers make informed decisions. With over 30,000 inspections completed, they offer detailed reports with photos and videos delivered within 24 hours.
View DetailsBHC Demolitions
Coburg North, Victoria
BHC Demolitions is an asbestos removal service based in Coburg North, VIC, specialising in safe and compliant hazardous material handling. The company provides professional asbestos abatement services designed to protect properties and occupants from environmental health risks.
View DetailsEasy Waste Geelong
Moolap, Victoria
Easy Waste provides reliable skip bin and commercial waste management services in Geelong, offering a wide range of waste disposal solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
View DetailsSafe and Sound Property Inspections
Melbourne, Victoria
Safe and Sound Property Inspections provides licensed, insured and guaranteed property, pest and asbestos inspections throughout Melbourne and Victoria. They conduct comprehensive building inspections with detailed reports to help clients make informed decisions about property purchases.
View DetailsW&M Asbestos Removal
Coolaroo, Victoria
W&M Asbestos Removal is an asbestos consultancy based in Coolaroo, VIC, specialising in professional asbestos removal and environmental services. The company provides expert assessment, containment, and safe removal of asbestos materials from residential and commercial properties.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Brunswick
Pascoe Vale, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections Brunswick is a leading building inspections company providing expert inspections and assessments including building inspections, pest inspections, asbestos inspections, and various specialist reports.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Northcote
Thornbury, Victoria
Building inspection and consulting services offering residential and commercial building inspections, asbestos inspections, and specialist property assessment reports in Northcote and surrounding areas.
View DetailsRed Dog Property Inspections
Moorabbin, Victoria
Red Dog Property Inspections is a Melbourne-based building inspection company offering comprehensive property inspections, asbestos testing, and related services with over 35 years of industry experience.
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