What changed with WA's asbestos laws in 2022?

Western Australia adopted the nationally harmonised Work Health and Safety Act 2020, which took effect on 31 March 2022. This brought WA's asbestos removal requirements in line with other states, including standardised Class A and Class B licensing, notification requirements, and penalties. WorkSafe WA now administers the licensing regime under the new framework.

Why is asbestos so common in WA homes?

Western Australia was home to the Wittenoom crocidolite (blue asbestos) mine, which operated from 1943 to 1966. Asbestos cement products manufactured from raw materials mined in WA were widely used in residential construction across the state from the 1940s through the 1980s. An estimated one in three WA homes built before 1990 contains some form of asbestos material.

How much asbestos can I remove myself in Western Australia?

Under WA's current regulations, a homeowner or occupier may remove up to 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos from their own domestic residence without a licence. You must keep the material wet, avoid breaking or crushing it, and dispose of it at an approved waste facility. Any friable asbestos removal requires a Class A licensed removalist.

Licensed Asbestos Removalists in Western Australia

Browse 293 licensed asbestos removalists in Western Australia. All listings are verified against government licence records.

Asbestos Removal in Western Australia

Asbestos removal in Western Australia is regulated by WorkSafe WA (part of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety) under the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022. WA has a particularly significant asbestos legacy — the now-closed Wittenoom mine in the Pilbara was Australia's only blue asbestos (crocidolite) mine, and asbestos cement products were extensively used in residential construction across the state. Perth suburbs including Girrawheen, Balga, Morley, Gosnells, and Rockingham have high numbers of homes containing asbestos materials, as do regional centres like Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, and Albany. WA transitioned to harmonised work health and safety laws in 2022, aligning its asbestos regulations with the national model. Removalists must hold a current licence and notify WorkSafe WA before commencing removal work. Use the filters below to find a licensed removalist near you.

293 licensed removalists in WA

Licensed Asbestos Removalists in Western Australia

Asbestos Removal in Western Australia

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Simply Fencing

AARCO Environmental Solutions

Vinsan Demolition

Optic Coms Pty Ltd

Savana Services

THM Electrical and Communications Pty Ltd

V&D Engineering Service

ANZ ENVIRO

White Building Co

Tilestrip

AKT Group

Nateis Contracting Pty Ltd

Stirling Leisure – Castle Street Community Centre

Perth Fence Pro

Contract Resources

PRC Building Services

Moores mobile carpentry

Streamline Connect

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