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Guidance around the engineered stone ban is available in our resources section.
Implementation of the ban
Hover over each section to see more information about what will happen during different stages of the ban process.
From 1 July 2024
The ban on the manufacture, supply, processing and installation of engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs is in effect.
The manufacture, supply, processing and installation of engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs is banned in Australia.
Refer to Chapter 8A of the model WHS Regulations, which gives effect to the ban.
Details of the ban may be specific to your jurisdiction. Use the links below to find out how the ban is being implemented, including any transitional arrangements, in your state or territory.
The ban does not apply to the processing of previously installed engineered stone benchtops, panels or slabs for the limited purposes of removal, repair or minor modification, or the processing of installed or uninstalled engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs for the purposes of disposal.
Any processing involved in work with legacy engineered stone for the above purposes must be controlled and you must notify the relevant WHS regulator prior to carrying out this work with legacy engineered stone.
From 1 September 2024
The stronger regulation of all crystalline silica substances is in effect.
These changes will apply to all materials containing at least 1% crystalline silica, including engineered stone.
In relation to engineered stone, the changes include:
- a continuing requirement for any permitted processing of legacy engineered stone to be controlled and notified to the regulator
- a requirement for PCBUs to assess if any permitted processing of legacy engineered stone is high risk, and
- additional duties for PCBUs carrying out permitted work with engineered stone that is assessed as high risk.
Refer to Chapter 8A of the model WHS Regulations, which gives effect to the stronger regulation of crystalline silica substances.
What is happening in my jurisdiction?
Commonwealth
New South Wales
NSW will be implementing transitional arrangements between 1 July 2024 and 31 December 2024.
Queensland
QLD will not have a transitional period for the ban.
South Australia
SA will be implementing transitional arrangements between 1 July 2024 and 31 December 2024.
Victoria
Vic will not have a transitional period for the ban.
Australian Capital Territory
The ACT will not have a transitional period for the ban.
Western Australia
WA will be implementing transitional arrangements between 1 July 2024 and 31 December 2024.
Northern Territory
NT will be implementing transitional arrangements between 1 July 2024 and 31 December 2024.
Tasmania
Tas will be implementing transitional arrangements between 1 July 2024 and 31 December 2024.
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