Following the voluntary recall of a range of coloured play sand products in Australia and New Zealand in late 2025, the Auckland University of Technology initiated a study to simulate children’s play with some of the recalled asbestos-contaminated coloured play sand products.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has published recall notices for coloured sand products that may contain asbestos and are sold at various retailers in Australia.
Investigating influences on people’s behaviour and how to encourage safer choices.
The Asbestos Product Guide provides images and descriptions of various types of asbestos containing materials that can still be found in Australia.
It includes information on when and where they were used, as well as marketed brand and product names where known.
This guide provides information about where you might find asbestos, the laws that relate to asbestos management and removal and how to protect yourself, your family and your neighbours from exposure to harmful asbestos fibres.
Many facilities will only accept and handle asbestos waste at certain times, in order to maximise landfill efficiency and minimise health risks. Always call or contact your disposal facility prior to transporting any asbestos waste.
Fires, floods, storms and cyclones can damage asbestos materials, increasing the risk of asbestos exposure.
Work health and safety laws prohibit work involving asbestos except in specific circumstances where strict safety rules must be followed.
Councils are on the frontline of asbestos management and safety. Practical resources have been developed to assist local governments manage asbestos exposure risks for both residents in their Local Government Area and workers in council workplaces.
The National Asbestos Exposure Register (NAER) is a register for anyone who believes they may have been exposed to asbestos. Submitting information helps ensure accurate details are recorded after exposure in case of any future asbestos-related health issues.
