The Asbestos National Strategic Plan (ANSP) 2024-30 is the third phase of the Asbestos National Strategic Plan which sets out a coordinated national approach to asbestos awareness, management and removal in Australia.
Commonwealth, State and Territory governments are responsible for implementing the ANSP 2024-30 in their respective jurisdictions, overseen by the Asbestos and Silica Safety Eradication Agency (ASSEA).
Western Australia endorsed the ANSP 2024-30 in September 2024, continuing its commitment to the long-term eradication of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and improving related health outcomes.
The ANSP 2024-30 prioritises practical interventions to reduce asbestos-related risks through safer and proactive removal, strengthened regulatory frameworks, and targeted incentives that support the safe disposal of ageing ACM.
Implementation of the ANSP 2024-30 in Western Australia is guided by a whole-of-government jurisdictional action plan. (Note: This document is currently under development and will be published on the website when finalised.)
All State Government agencies, authorities, statutory bodies and local governments (collectively: agencies) are required to report progress towards actions set out in the WA asbestos jurisdictional action plan. Western Australia’s progress reporting is coordinated by the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) and provided to ASSEA to meet national reporting obligations.
Agencies are required to use the National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Awareness and Management 2024-2030: Template when reporting their progress against the ANSP 2024-30 targets. This template has been specifically developed for Western Australia. Please do not use templates developed by ASSEA, as they will not be accepted by LGIRS.
The current reporting period is 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2025. Agencies are required to submit completed report templates to nspaam@lgirs.wa.gov.au by close of business 17 October 2025.
Agencies may include an overview of activities relating to:
- identifying and assessing the risks associated with ACM from within government owned and controlled buildings, land and infrastructure, including development of comprehensive asbestos risk registers;
- developing and maintaining plans for the risk-based management of ACMs, which includes removal where practicable;
- asbestos compliance and enforcement, such as improvement notices, prohibition notices, prosecution actions; and
- asbestos awareness, including training, publications and guidance materials.
LGIRS welcomes agencies to report on other aspects of their asbestos management strategy, with best practice examples and outcomes.
For further information on the ANSP 2024-2030 targets, visit the ASSEA website: Asbestos National Strategic Plan | Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency.