FAQs

 Asbestos is a building material that was commonly used in Australia until it was banned in 2003. Asbestos is extremely dangerous and there are strict safety protocols governing its removal and disposal. Visit the Asbestos in NSW website to learn more and get tips on how to protect yourself.

For the purpose of removal and disposal, asbestos is considered to be either bonded or friable (crumbly).

You can remove less than 10 square metres of bonded asbestos without a license. You must follow SafeWork NSW guidelines when removing and disposing of asbestos.

The removal of any friable asbestos material (or more than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos) material, must be carried out by an appropriately licensed asbestos removalist.

Visit Asbestos | Sutherland Shire Council (nsw.gov.au) to report an asbestos issue.