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 Hazardous Material Removal Yarraville
Footscray, Victoria
Jim's Hazardous Material Removal operates in Footscray, VIC, providing professional asbestos consulting and removal services. The company specialises in identifying, assessing, and safely removing hazardous materials from residential and commercial properties. With expertise in environmental compliance and contamination management, they help clients navigate complex regulatory requirements while ensuring safe disposal of dangerous substances.
View DetailsIndustrial Environmental Services
Airport West, Victoria
Industrial Environmental Services delivers innovative and commercially agile environmental remediation solutions for contaminated soil, groundwater, and petrochemical decommissioning in industrial, urban and rural settings.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Brighton
Brighton East, Victoria
Building inspection and assessment services including general inspections, pre-purchase inspections, asbestos inspections, pest inspections, and specialist reports across Australia.
View DetailsRemove It
Dandenong, Victoria
REMOVE IT is a locally owned and operated company specialising in licensed asbestos removal, strip-out, soft demolition, and de-fitting services across Melbourne and regional Victoria with over 20 years of industry experience.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Wallan
Epping, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections Wallan provides expert building inspection and assessment services for residential and commercial properties across multiple Australian locations.
View DetailsAsbestoswise
Melbourne, Victoria
Asbestos removal service provider that connects customers with pre-vetted and certified asbestos removal experts in Melbourne who are experienced in identifying, assessing, and safely removing asbestos-containing materials from residential and commercial properties.
View DetailsAsbestos Museum
Greensborough, Victoria
The International Asbestos Awareness Foundation (IAAF) operates a virtual asbestos museum showcasing various types of asbestos and products containing asbestos, with a focus on creating awareness for the safe handling of asbestos and other hazardous materials.
View DetailsJim's Hazardous Material Removal Bentleigh East
Mount Waverley, Victoria
Jim's Hazardous Material Removal is an asbestos consulting service located in Mount Waverley, VIC, specialising in the identification, assessment, and safe removal of hazardous materials. The company serves the Bentleigh East area and surrounding regions with professional expertise in asbestos management and environmental remediation services.
View DetailsALL Around Demolition & Asbestos Removals PTY LTD
Campbellfield, Victoria
All Around Demolition provides safe and efficient demolition services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects in Melbourne with 14 years of industry experience.
View DetailsSwan Hill Demolition & Asbestos Removal
Burnside, Victoria
Swan Hill Demolition & Asbestos Removal is an asbestos removal specialist based in Burnside, VIC. The company provides professional asbestos removal and demolition services to residential and commercial clients across the region. With expertise in identifying and safely handling asbestos-containing materials, Swan Hill Demolition & Asbestos Removal ensures compliant and secure removal processes.
View DetailsTSB Building & Pool Inspections
McCrae, Victoria
TSB Inspections monitors building standards across Victoria, offering building and pest inspections, pool and spa safety inspections, asbestos inspections, and commercial high-rise building inspections using drone technology.
View DetailsAW Removals
Keysborough, Victoria
AW Removals is an asbestos removal service based in Keysborough, VIC, providing specialised environmental remediation solutions to residential and commercial clients across Victoria. The company focuses on safe asbestos identification, containment, and removal to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
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