Certain requirements in relation to asbestos came into effect at the beginning of this year. If the strata is engaging tradesmen to work on the common property they most likely apply to you. The EC may wish to save money but in the end it could cost them a lot more.
I suggest for a start you call Workcover
https://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/healthsafety/healthsafetytopics/Asbestos/Pages/Legislationandasbestos.aspx
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