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68A Verification of presence of loose-fill asbestos insulation

(1) For the purposes of section 119B (2) of the Act, the presence of loose-fill asbestos insulation at premises has been verified if--

(a) a licensed asbestos assessor has investigated the premises to determine whether or not loose-fill asbestos insulation is present at the premises, and

(b) a NATA-accredited laboratory, which is accredited for the relevant test method, has confirmed that a sample of material removed from the premises in the course of the investigation is or contains loose-fill asbestos.

(2) In this clause--

"licensed asbestos assessor" means a person who holds an asbestos assessor licence under regulations made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and includes a person who holds an equivalent licence under a corresponding WHS law (within the meaning of that Act).

"NATA-accredited laboratory" means a testing laboratory accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (
"NATA" ) or recognised by NATA either solely or with someone else.