2AObject of this Act

2A Object of this Act

The object of this Act is to establish the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency to lead coordinated and national action to eliminate asbestos‑related diseases and silica‑related diseases in Australia by: (a) fostering collaboration between: (i) persons and bodies involved in the regulation, management and control of asbestos safety and silica safety; and (ii) persons and bodies involved in dealing with issues related to asbestos‑related diseases and silica‑related diseases; and (b) supporting and monitoring the implementation of the National Strategic Plans by the Commonwealth and State, Territory and local governments; and (c) promoting national consistency in relation to asbestos safety, asbestos‑related diseases, silica safety and silica‑related diseases; and (d) improving the state of knowledge and awareness of issues relating to asbestos safety, asbestos‑related diseases, silica safety and silica‑related diseases.