Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Council

The Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Council (ASSEC), provides advice to the Minister and to the CEO of the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) on the National Strategic Plans for Asbestos and Silica Management and Awareness. ASSEC also supports the work of ASSEA. Established on 1 July 2013, and augmented on 15 December 2023, ASEC is made up of 13 members - a Chair and twelve other members who have been selected for their experience and expertise with asbestos safety, silica safety, public health, corporate governance, the representation of people with asbestos-related or silica-related diseases and their families, or having had an asbestos or silica-related disease or lived experience as a family member, carer or advocate in providing support to a person who has, or has had, and asbestos or silica-related disease. The members consist of: - a Chair - 1 member representing the Commonwealth - 4 members representing State, Territory and local governments - 2 members representing the interests of workers in Australia - 2 member representing the interests of employers in Australia - 1 member with expertise relevant to asbestos safety, asbestos-related diseases, silica safety or silica-related diseases - 2 other members. Members are appointed by the Minister. The period of appointment must not be more than 3 years.