Dangerous Goods Act 1985

The Authority must not approve a management plan unless it is satisfied—

that it is not reasonably practicable to remove the asbestos; and

that the measures set out in the management plan would result in a level of health and safety equal to or greater than that which would be achieved by removing the asbestos.

When satisfying itself of whether it is reasonably practicable to remove asbestos, the Authority must consider—

the likelihood of exposure to the asbestos occurring; and

the degree of harm that would result if exposure to the asbestos did occur; and

the availability and suitability of ways to remove the asbestos; and

the cost of removing the asbestos.

Without limiting the matters which may be included in a management plan, a management plan may specify a timeframe for review of the management plan, or circumstances which may result in a review of the management plan.

A person who has entered into an agreement to manage asbestos in accordance with an approved management plan must comply with the management plan.