All maps › Asbestos › Australia

Is asbestos illegal in Australia?

Yes. Asbestos is banned in Australia. Nationwide ban on all asbestos products since 2003.

Banned (68)Restricted (4)Allowed

• Australia is one of 68 countries where asbestos is banned, and 4 more restrict it.
• In Oceania: banned in 2 of 6 countries.

Watch on YouTube Who lives in a stricter country? Challenge a friend

Other countries that ban asbestos

What else is banned in Australia

Vote for what we map next