ASBESTOS 2027, presented by the Faculty of Asbestos Management Australia and New Zealand (FAMANZ), is the region’s leading event for the asbestos management industry, bringing together the people doing the work on the ground, the experts advancing the science, and the decision-makers shaping policy.
This year’s theme, Road to Removal, reflects where our industry is headed, from identification through to safe removal, disposal and beyond. Across three days in Christchurch, delegates will hear from leading voices in regulation, research and practice, and take part in hands-on sessions designed to translate insight into real-world application.
ASBESTOS 2027 isn’t just about keeping pace with change, it’s about driving it. Join removalists, assessors, hygienists, regulators and researchers from across Australia and New Zealand as we work together toward a safer, asbestos-free future.

ASBESTOS 2027 Conference Committee
| Name | Organisation |
|---|---|
| Sam McGee | Chem Safety |
| Alannah Elliot | ENFYS Consulting |
| Emma Kim | Pro Labs |
| Rob Barton | ACM Removals |
| Simon Paykel | Maynard Marks |
| Samuel Jackson | Thuroona |
| Wayne Lamour | School Property |
| Susan Simon | Presna |
| Kevin White | Thuroona |
| Jackii Shepherd | Robson Environmental / Safety Shepherd |
| Jasper Kosters | Admanstars |
| John Brown | Hibbs |
| Stu Cole | SCE |
| Marta Roberts | WorkSafe NZ |
| Alex Buchanan | SQN |
| Matt Deaves | Tetra Tech |
| Kate Brooks | KB Consulting |
| Craig Dooley | SQN |
| Brian Eva | Eva & Associates |
| Jason Nicol | Clear Air |
| Rob McAllister | Ministry of Education New Zealand |
| Benjamin Shelton | WSP Australia |
