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For commercial property owners and managers in Queensland, having a compliant asbestos report is not only a safety obligation—it’s a legal requirement. Whether you’re leasing, developing, or operating a site, understanding the role of asbestos documentation is key to protecting tenants, staff, and your business.
An asbestos report is a formal document created after a detailed asbestos inspection. It identifies any asbestos containing materials (ACMs) within a building, assesses their condition, and outlines appropriate control measures. In commercial environments, this report is essential for ensuring safe operations, meeting compliance standards, and supporting your asbestos register.
Without it, there’s no formal record of asbestos risks, which can result in costly errors, increased exposure risk, or non-compliance during audits. When completed professionally, the report becomes part of a broader asbestos management plan used to protect everyone who enters or works on the site.
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Examples of bonded asbestos products may include
Under Queensland’s Work Health and Safety Regulation, commercial buildings built before 2004 must be assessed for asbestos and have a record of findings documented. This applies to both individual commercial properties and shared spaces managed by a body corporate. WorkSafe Queensland reinforces that any person with management or control of a workplace must identify and maintain a record of asbestos, accessible at all times to workers and contractors (WorkSafe QLD).
This requirement is not just about maintaining records—it’s about proving ongoing compliance with evolving workplace safety expectations. It also demonstrates due diligence and helps meet insurance and legal obligations in case of future claims related to asbestos exposure or WHS incidents.
An asbestos report should be obtained when:
It’s also worth noting that even if asbestos has been previously removed, documentation is still required to confirm its status. Properties with unclear or undocumented histories are often flagged during WHS audits, especially if multiple tenancies or common property areas are involved. In those cases, having a current report and an active asbestos register can save time, prevent legal complications, and ensure compliance from the outset.
A legally compliant asbestos report will typically include:
These inclusions provide a foundation not only for WHS compliance, but also for clear communication among stakeholders—whether they be contractors, facility managers, or body corporate representatives.
Although Queensland regulations do not mandate a specific licence label, only qualified professionals with relevant experience can perform asbestos inspections and generate compliant reports. These individuals must know how to identify ACMs accurately, interpret test results, and assess on-site risks with precision.
This experience ensures the report can withstand scrutiny during insurance audits, property sales, or construction assessments. It also guarantees that the report ties in seamlessly with the asbestos register requirements of the site, allowing for more efficient updates and record management in the future.
Property owners may assume an existing asbestos report is compliant—until it is challenged in an audit. Common problems include:
In many cases, properties managed by multiple tenants or shared under body corporate arrangements are most at risk of these oversights. That’s why it’s important to maintain a single, updated document prepared by an expert with a strong track record in commercial asbestos reporting.
Asbestos was used prolifically from the 1920s through to the around 1983, especially in commercial and industrial properties, due to its fire and weather-resistant properties and its cost-effectiveness.
By the 1980s, asbestos had been linked to a variety of severe health conditions, including Mesothelioma, Asbestosis and a range of other life-threatening illnesses, such as Lung cancer.
These asbestos-associated health risks led to asbestos being phased out between the early 1980s and late 1990s. On 31st of December 2003, it was historically banned from import, sale, storage and use Australia wide.
However, due to its popularity and wide-spread use around the country, the legacy of asbestos is still an issue around the country today. Failure to correctly identify, report, manage, remove and dispose of asbestos in accordance with government-imposed compliances can lead to significant fines and state or federal legal action.
For more information about Queensland laws and regulations relating to asbestos on commercial properties, head to www.worksafe.qld.gov.au, or contact our helpful staff by phone or email.
If you are the owner or developer of a commercial property and believe you have uncovered an asbestos product on-site, then there are a range of government legislated procedures that will need to be addressed.
The first step that you will need to take is confirming that the product is in fact, asbestos. It is not always easy to identify asbestos by its appearance and texture alone.
The only way to confirm asbestos content is to have it tested in a professional laboratory. The team here at AHI Asbestos Consultants guarantee NATA accredited asbestos testing with fast turnarounds on results.
All tests come with certifications that are compliant with all asbestos registers and management plan specifications as outlined by SafeWork Queensland and the state government health regulators.
If your tests come back positive for asbestos content on the commercial property, then our experienced team of asbestos professionals can advise you on all steps that are required for the control and disposal of the asbestos products.
All asbestos removal on commercial properties in Queensland must be carried out by a certified asbestos removal professional and the team here at AHI Asbestos Consultants can advise you on the appropriate license class required for each particular removal.
We offer total solution services for asbestos identification and reporting and can help take the pressure off commercial property owners by providing cost-effective solutions and professional advice on asbestos management and compliance.
The asbestos experts here at AHI Asbestos Consultants share decades of experience in the asbestos industry; this gives us the scope to provide a comprehensive range of asbestos solutions for all commercial enterprises.
Other professional asbestos services we can provide include:
If you have any further queries about asbestos laws in Australia or our comprehensive range of services, contact our friendly help desk to arrange a consultation.
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We recently purchased a unit to do up and wanted to get the ceiling replaced. Because of the age of the unit there was a possibility of the ceiling having asbestos in it. I was put onto AHI and from the minute I called up, the service was second to none. I was informed over the phone with what to do and was sent an email within 5 minutes. I sent off my sample and within 24 hours had my results back. I was phoned first with the outcome and 5 minutes later was emailed the certificate.
Anthony and Suellen were a pleasure to deal with during the course of our pre-purchase residential inspection. Anthony was generous with his time and advice, providing great insight to building practices relating to older QLD homes containing asbestos. The lab report detailing samples taken from the property was easy to follow and turned around within 24 hours. Would highly recommend for your residential asbestos inspection needs!
Anthony has been extremely accurate and professional in his job, is always nice getting to know passionate young people and I can only recommend this company as the best in terms of asbestos reports. The reports are very detailed and the survey covered even areas which I didn’t knew could hide asbestos. It feels really like they make my money wort it! And the prices are more reasonable than other similar companies. Thanks to Anthony and all the team.
Absolutely Brilliant Service — Again! We first used this company in 2016 and were impressed by the incredibly thorough report they provided. When we reached out again in 2025, they offered exceptional advice at no cost, potentially saving us thousands of dollars and guiding us in the right direction. It’s rare to find a company that is consistently kind, professional, thorough, and genuinely ethical over so many years. Truly outstanding and highly recommended.
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