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The Latrobe Valley Asbestos Taskforce was established by the Victorian Government in 2019 to undertake a review into how asbestos is managed in the Latrobe Valley. The Latrobe Health Advocate, Jane Anderson, was appointed as the independent Chair.

Key Focus Areas

The Taskforce will:

develop a clear understanding of community expectations about asbestos management and disposal in the Latrobe Valley.
design a plan for the management of asbestos for all Latrobe Valley sites and locations
enquire into and report to Government on current asbestos waste handling processes and safety practices within the public and private sector
raise awareness of asbestos related risks to change behaviour (priority is apprentices and home renovators).

Terms of Reference

Taskforce Members

The Taskforce brings together government agencies, local councils, unions and community groups including:

Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Environment Protection Authority
WorkSafe Victoria
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Department of Health
Sustainability Victoria
Latrobe City Council
Wellington Shire Council
Baw Baw Shire Council
Resource Recovery Gippsland

Latrobe Valley Authority
Latrobe Health Assembly
Asbestos Council of Victoria/GARDS Inc.
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union
Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union
Electrical Trades Union
Australian Workers Union
Australian Services Union

Jane Anderson

Independent Chair

As the Latrobe Health Advocate, Jane provides independent advice to the Victorian Government on behalf of Latrobe communities about system and policy issues affecting their health and wellbeing. Jane works closely with businesses, health services, community organisations and all levels of government to ensure a collaborative approach underpins her advice and activities.