On 17 October 2007, the Australian Safety and Compensation Council declared, by majority decision, an amendment to Schedule 2 of the
National Model Regulations for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1005(1994)] to extend Exemption 4 of the National List of Exemptions from the chrysotile prohibition until 31 December 2010. This followed a public comment period that closed on 7 September 2007.
View the declaration instrument.
Public Discussion Paper
The public comment period for this discussion paper is now closed. The final date for submissions was 7 September 2007.
View public submissions
View the Discussion Paper: Amendments to the National List of Exemptions (as provided for public comment)