What laws relate to Asbestos?

The ACT laws that manage and regulate asbestos are:

• Building Act 2004
• Building (General) Regulation 2008
• Civil Law (Sale of Residential Property) Act 2003
• Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004
• Construction Occupations (Licensing) Regulation 2004
• Dangerous Substances Act 2004
• Dangerous Substances (General) Regulation 2004
• Environment Protection Act 1997
• Residential Tenancies Act 1997
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011

For more detailed information on laws relating to asbestos, click on one of the links below.

• Laws for residential buildings
• Laws for people working in construction, building, trades and asbestos industries
• Laws for non-residential buildings