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Find out about asbestos
Asbestos in the home
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Asbestos in the environment
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Asbestos cement roofs
Find out about silica
Asbestos risks and exposure
Asbestos health risks
National Asbestos Exposure Register
Asbestos import and export
Asbestos is banned in Australia
Sampling and testing for asbestos
Permits in very limited circumstances
Contact Us
How do I apply for a NEW permit to import or export asbestos?
How do I apply to RENEW a current permit to import or export asbestos?
What obligations do permit holders have?
Where can I check the laws?
Illegal asbestos imports - safety alerts and recalls
What we do
National Strategic Plan
National Asbestos Awareness Campaign
Who we are
Audit Committee
Australian Public Service Employee Census
Contract listing (Murray Motion)
Executive Renumeration
File listing (Harradine report)
Gifts and benefits
Indigenous Procurement Policy
Public interest disclosure
Statement of legal expenditure
About the Council
International leadership and collaboration
Asbestos safety research
Consultation Hub
News and announcements
Who to contact?
Asbestos safety concerns
Australian Capital Territory Contact
New South Wales Contact
Northern Territory contacts
Queensland contacts
South Australia ontacts
Tasmania contacts
Western Australia contacts
Victoria Contacts
Asbestos disposal facilities search
Asbestos support and advocacy groups
Our contact details
