Asbestos is a highly toxic building material that was commonly used in the building industry between 1945 and 1980, and is known to cause a number of lung diseases.
Further information on asbestos
- Visit the Environment Protection Authority website for information on the safe removal of asbestos.
- Visit the Worksafe Victoria website or phone 1800 136 089 for information on asbestos in the workplace.
- Visit the Department of Health website or phone 1300 650 172 for information on the potential health effects of exposure to asbestos in the home.
- Visit the Asbestos in Victoria website which forms collective advise form WorkSafe Victoria, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Department of Health.
- The Asbestos Awareness campaign focuses on provide information and advice on the dangers on asbestos to home renovators and tradespeople.