Asbestos Safety and Eradication Council

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.