Asbestos Safety and Eradication Council

Employment and Workplace Relations
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Council (ASEC), provides advice to the Minister and to the CEO of the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) on the National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Management and Awareness. ASEC also supports the work of ASEA. Established on 1 July 2013, ASEC is made up of 10 members - a Chair and nine other members who have been selected for their experience and expertise with asbestos safety, public health, corporate governance or the representation of people with asbestos-related disease and their families. The members consist of: - a Chair - one member representing the Commonwealth - 4 members representing State, Territory and local governments - 1 member representing the interests of workers in Australia; - 1 member representing the interests of employers in Australia - 2 other members. Members are appointed by the Minister. The period of appointment must not be more than 3 years.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    E. Statutory Office Holder Offices and Committees

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Act 2013

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    10

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    B. Secondary

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Function Categorization

    Advisory Board

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    GPO Box 1116
    Canberra ACT 2601
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Mr. Paul Bastian 2 August 2023 1 August 2026
Member Dr Dr. Robert Walters RFD 3 July 2022 2 July 2025
Member Ms. Carolyn Davis 2 August 2023 1 August 2026
Member Ms. Vicki Hamilton OAM 2 August 2023 1 August 2026
Member Ms. Elizabeth De Hoog 2 August 2023 1 August 2026
Member VACANT
Member VACANT
Member Mr. Liam O'Brien 18 March 2022 17 March 2025
Member Ms. Tracey Browne 2 August 2023 1 August 2026
Member Mr. Michael Young 22 October 2021 21 October 2024
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