Hi fight4justice,
Regarding the asbestos issue, a OHS risk assessment should be able to detect if the material is in fact asbestos. It is a simple matter to take some samples and have them lab tested ( maybe a few hundred dollars). If the EC is planning to do the OHS survey, as you indicate, ask the EC and Strata Manager if they can specifically include sampling and testing as part of the survey. If the consultant can’t do this, then ask if they can engage someone who can.
Aside from legislation and regulations, I agree that it is important to address the matter. If you write to the strata manger, I’m sure they will respond positively as ingoring such a request relating to health and safety is getting into negligence territory.
You should be aware however that there are two broad types of asbestos material – ‘friable’ type (often used for pipe insulation) and ‘bound’ type (commonly used as asbestos cement roofing & sheeting). Friable is high risk and bound is much lower risk unless it is cut or sanded. I suspect it could be the bound type at your place. Therfore do not panic but be firm in your requests that it be addressed.
Hope this helps.
Rob T