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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R & Z GROUP CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION PTY LTD
Mickleham, Victoria
RZ Group is an Australian-owned and operated company specialising in professional demolition, asbestos removal, and construction services for both residential and commercial projects.
View DetailsAltez Building Inspections - Templestowe Lower
Templestowe Lower, Victoria
Altez Building Inspections provides comprehensive building and pest inspection services, including structural assessments, dilapidation reports, asbestos inspections, and forensic engineering reports across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
View DetailsJIMS Hazmat Safety Removal - Auburn
Auburn South, Victoria
Jim's Hazardous Material Removal provides expert solutions for asbestos removal, mould remediation, meth lab cleanup, and fire damage restoration with certified professionals available 24/7.
View DetailsRowan Leen Demolition & Asbestos
Newtown, Victoria
Rowan Leen Demolition & Asbestos is a certified demolition and asbestos removal contractor serving commercial and residential clients in Geelong, offering services including building demolition and safe asbestos removal with a focus on environmental responsibility and project timeliness.
View DetailsAztech
Doncaster, Victoria
Johns Lyng Aztech Services are experienced Class A Licensed Asbestos Removalists providing hazardous waste removal services including asbestos testing, removal, and disposal for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
View DetailsCleanaway Smythesdale (CLOSED TO PUBLIC)
Smythesdale, Victoria
Cleanaway Smythesdale (CLOSED TO PUBLIC) is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Smythesdale, VIC. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Doreen
Yarrambat, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections provides expert building inspection and assessment services across multiple Australian states, with a local inspector serving the Doreen area.
View DetailsPremier Safety & Environmental
Ivanhoe, Victoria
Premier Safety & Environmental is an asbestos consulting firm based in Ivanhoe, Victoria, specialising in identifying, assessing, and managing asbestos-related risks in buildings and facilities. The company provides expert guidance on asbestos compliance and environmental safety matters for commercial and industrial clients.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Murrumbeena
Hughesdale, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections provides expert building inspection and assessment services including pre-purchase inspections, asbestos inspections, pest control, and specialised reports for residential and commercial properties.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Wantirna
Brentford Square, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections Wantirna provides expert building inspection and assessment services in the Wantirna area, offering a range of residential and commercial inspection services including pre-purchase inspections, asbestos inspections, and specialist reports.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Glen Waverley
Brentford Square, Victoria
Jim's Building Inspections Glen Waverley is a building consultant providing expert inspections and assessments including pre-purchase inspections, building and pest inspections, asbestos inspections, and various specialist reports across residential and commercial properties.
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