Agencies should:

• regularly inspect their properties to identify asbestos and assess risks
• make sure their asbestos registers comply with the legislation. A complete and up-to-date register should be on-site at all properties containing asbestos
• have a clear process to update the register when asbestos is removed or remediated
• have complete and current Asbestos Management Plans
• provide refresher training to their asbestos inspectors, and awareness training to other staff
• collect information on cost to manage asbestos. They should also plan and budget for future costs if significant
• clarify their role and share information when leasing and transferring properties from one another.

By December 2015, BMW and Housing should address the key risks in the systems they use to manage inspections and registers. They should also plan for longer term comprehensive solutions to manage this information.

Government should consider developing a plan for asbestos management in public sector agencies that aligns with the National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Awareness and Management.