Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION 2011 - REG 457

A person conducting a business or undertaking who is to carry out refurbishment of residential premises must ensure that—

        (a)     all asbestos that is likely to be disturbed by the refurbishment is identified; and

        (b)     so far as is reasonably practicable, the asbestos is removed before the refurbishment is commenced.

Maximum penalty:

        (a)     in the case of an individual—$6 000; or

        (b)     in the case of a body corporate—$30 000.

Note     Strict liability applies to each physical element of each offence under this regulation, unless otherwise stated (see  s 6A).