5AAsbestos National Strategic Plan

5A Asbestos National Strategic Plan

(1) The Asbestos National Strategic Plan is the plan with that name that: (a) aims: (i) to eliminate asbestos‑related diseases in Australia by preventing exposure to asbestos fibres; and (ii) to support workers and others who are affected by asbestos‑related diseases; and (b) represents a commitment to implement an agreed set of strategic actions and national targets focussing on: (i) identifying asbestos and preventing exposure risks, including through prioritised safe removal and effective waste management; and (ii) improving awareness of asbestos safety and asbestos‑related diseases; and (iii) improving research and national data in relation to asbestos safety and asbestos‑related diseases; and (iv) facilitating international collaboration in relation to asbestos safety and asbestos‑related diseases; and (v) any other relevant priorities.

Note: The Asbestos National Strategic Plan is available on the Agency’s website.

(2) The plan referred to in subsection (1) represents a commitment to implement an agreed set of strategic actions and national targets focussing on the priorities referred to in subparagraphs (1)(b)(i) to (v) only if the plan has been agreed to by at least 6 of the governments of the Commonwealth and each State and Territory.