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Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities (HACA) 

The Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities (HACA) group will improve the management, monitoring and response to asbestos issues in NSW by developing coordinated prevention programs.

These programs include a state wide plan for asbestos, a model asbestos policy for local councils and a comprehensive public awareness campaign to promote the safe handling of asbestos and help prevent the risk of exposure to asbestos related diseases in the NSW community. 

View a short video on asbestos and its effects on the WorkCover YouTube site.

Call 13 10 50 for more information on the Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities.      

 

 

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Asbestos blueprint


The Asbestos blueprint maps out the roles and responsibilities of government organisations at each stage of the asbestos lifecycle. It will assist state and local government staff to understand their roles and responsibilities in improving the coordination and safe management of asbestos.
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Asbestos plan for NSW


An Asbestos plan is currently being developed by the HACA in consultation with industry, unions, asbestos diseases groups and the community. 



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Asbestos resources


A wide range of asbestos related resources and information for the safe management and monitoring of asbestos is available for home and property owners, renovators, builders, businesses, industry and workers. 
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Communication strategy


A communication strategy and public awareness campaign is currently being developed.




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Council initiatives


A Model asbestos policy is being developed by the HACA in consultation with local councils and a fact sheet will be available for all local councils to upload or incorporate onto their website.
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HACA Charter


The HACA is governed by the arrangements set out in the Heads of Asbestos Coordination Authorities Charter.
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HACA members


The HACA members were chosen for their roles and responsibilities in improving the safe management of asbestos in NSW.
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Ombudsman’s report


The NSW Government response to the asbestos report was announced by the Minister for Finance and Services on Friday 12 August 2011. 
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Frequently asked questions


A list of frequently asked questions is available to assist with the safe handling, removal and disposal of asbestos.
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Asbestos networks


There are a number of websites available providing valuable information about asbestos.

Events

Asbestos innovation fund

Asbestos innovation fund