Asbestos, explained without the jargon.
Plain-English guides to the questions we hear most — where asbestos hides, the risks, and what to do about it. If you're unsure about anything, call us on 1300 019 657.
Homeowners
A guide to asbestos in your home
Where asbestos hides in older Australian homes, why it's a risk, and what to do if you think you have it.
Read guideRenovating an older home? Read this first
Renovation is the most common way people disturb asbestos. Here's how to renovate safely.
Read guideAsbestos removal mistakes to avoid
The common errors people make with asbestos — and why DIY removal is the biggest one.
Read guideBuying an older home? Get it checked for asbestos first
An ordinary building inspection won't find asbestos. Why a pre-purchase asbestos check is worth it, and what it covers.
Read guideSelling or renting an older property: where asbestos fits in
Asbestos can affect a sale price, a sale timeline, and a landlord's liability. What owners should know before listing or leasing.
Read guideYou think you've found — or disturbed — asbestos. What now?
Calm, practical steps for the two most common asbestos scares: spotting suspect material, and accidentally disturbing it.
Read guideCompliance
Asbestos register requirements in Queensland
If you manage a workplace, you may be legally required to keep an asbestos register. Here's what that means.
Read guideAsbestos surveys in Brisbane: what to know
What an asbestos survey is, why Brisbane property owners need one, and when it's required.
Read guideAsbestos laws in Australia and Queensland: who can do what
Asbestos work is tightly regulated — federally and by each state. Here's the plain-English version of the rules that govern testing, removal and disposal in Queensland.
Read guideAsbestos duties for workplaces, body corporates and schools
If you run, own or manage a workplace built before 2004, you carry legal asbestos duties. Here's what they are.
Read guideQuick reference
Trades
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