Importation prohibited

Importation of asbestos is prohibited. People conducting a business or undertaking need to be aware of the risk of importing goods or materials into Australia that contain asbestos.

To reduce the risk of importing or supplying products containing asbestos, read preventing goods or materials containing asbestos being supplied to workplaces in Queensland.

More information about Raising awareness about the risk of imported products containing asbestos is available on the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency website.

For more information

• Raising awareness about the risk of imported products containing asbestos
• Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities - Rapid Response Protocol