Victorian Asbestos Eradication Agency

Providing Victoria with a long term plan for the removal of asbestos from government owned buildings

Purpose

Asbestos was banned because it causes fatal and debilitating diseases. The only way to prevent asbestos related diseases is to eliminate the risk of exposure by removing asbestos containing materials.

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The VAEA's work

The VAEA’s work will enhance the safety of the Victorian community by planning for the eradication of asbestos from government buildings to reduce the risk of asbestos related diseases.
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Scope of the VAEA’s work

Our work is focussed on buildings owned by the Victorian government and includes: offices, hospitals, train stations, community centres, prisons and TAFEs.
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More about asbestos

Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres found in rock formations. All forms of asbestos are carcinogenic to people.

Reviewed 17 March 2021

Our Structure

We are an independent state body reporting to the Minister for Workplace Safety.

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