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Safe Work Australia is reviewing the model WHS framework for asbestos, with an eye on tighter control of asbestos-containing materials and prioritised removal. The consultation has closed, but the recommendations land later in 2026. Here is what duty holders should expect.

WorkSafe WA has pulled its asbestos guidance into a single "Asbestos in Western Australia" portal covering risks, the law, and safe removal for employers, workers, homeowners and tenants. Here is what is in it and how WA duty holders should use it.

Australia has banned the import of asbestos since 2003, yet contaminated products continue to be detected at the border every year. Here's what PCBUs need to understand about import risk, procurement controls, and where the supply chain still fails.

Floods, storms, and bushfires routinely expose, damage, or scatter asbestos-containing materials in older Australian buildings. Here's how property managers should respond in the first 48 hours and through the long tail of recovery.

In December 2023 the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency took on silica and became ASSEA. Here's what its asbestos and silica national strategic plans mean for Australian businesses managing workplace hazards.

Two years after asbestos-contaminated mulch was discovered at Rozelle Parklands, the NSW regulatory landscape has shifted significantly. Here's what property managers should have built into their procurement and incident-response playbooks.

AI and machine learning are transforming asbestos management by predicting risks, streamlining decisions, and enabling proactive maintenance.

Effective global asbestos management combines regulatory compliance, advanced identification and removal methods, and awareness of emerging trends.

NZ asbestos removal is split into Class A and Class B. Here's what each covers, who needs a licence, and when a licensed assessor is required.

Licensed asbestos assessors handle clearance inspections and air monitoring after removal. Here's when you're legally required to use one.

PCBUs in New Zealand have specific duties around asbestos identification, management, and worker safety. Here's what you're required to do.

When is an asbestos survey required in NZ? Here's what the law says about identification duties, survey types, and what happens after a survey.