The obligation
A licensed asbestos removalist must notify the regulator in writing at least five days before licensed asbestos removal work commences.
Under WHS Regulation section 466, a licensed asbestos removalist must notify the regulator in writing at least five days before licensed asbestos removal work commences, and the notification must include the information the code sets out.
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- A licensed asbestos removalist must notify the regulator in writing at least five days before licensed asbestos removal work commences.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Notifying the regulator before licensed asbestos removal work is a WHS requirement set out in How to safely remove asbestos code of practice 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Work Health & Safety > Asbestos > Notifications.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Notifying the regulator before licensed asbestos removal work is a WHS obligation under How to safely remove asbestos code of practice 2021 (QLD). In short, A licensed asbestos removalist must notify the regulator in writing at least five days before licensed asbestos removal work commences.
What changed recently?
Notifying the regulator before licensed asbestos removal work was last updated on 15 October 2026.