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Australian Air Filtration Manufacturers Alliance

Industry working together for worker safety and cleaner air.

With the new Workplace Exposure Limits commencing on 1 December 2026, the focus is shifting from preparation to implementation. AAFMA supports the changes as practical and achievable and is working with members to ensure they are ready in time.

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New standard

Ministers agreed the new Workplace Exposure Limits in 2024 and allowed a multi-year transition before they commence on 1 December 2026; industry has had a clear runway to prepare, and that runway is now running down.

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What the Alliance does

A shared effort for better outcomes

AAFMA brings air filtration manufacturers together to help turn higher workplace air-quality standards into practical action, working with governments, regulators and industry to show the new requirements can be implemented effectively.

Advocate for the standard

The new standards are achievable, but implementation matters. AAFMA supports the change while giving manufacturers a clear and coordinated voice in the policy discussions that shape how it works in practice.

Share technical expertise

AAFMA helps bridge the gap between policy and practice by sharing industry expertise with governments, regulators and businesses on what is needed to meet the new requirements.

Build the evidence base

AAFMA generates data and draws on international case studies to support better policy, grounded in what is practical and achievable in real workplaces.

Help industry comply

Meeting the new Workplace Exposure Limits should not require unnecessary disruption. AAFMA helps businesses understand the monitoring technology, compliance frameworks and practical steps needed to get there.

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The issue

Real workers. Real risk.

Preventable illness from airborne contaminants remains a real workplace risk, and the evidence for stronger controls is clear. Australia's new Workplace Exposure Limits respond to that evidence with a measured, achievable uplift in standards. For industry, the task is now to turn the new limits into practical action before they take effect. Good air quality standards protect workers, reduce long-term liability for employers, and build community confidence in the industries we represent.

50%
reduction required under new WEL limits for key contaminants
1 Dec
2026 — when the new standards come into force nationally
8+
state and territory jurisdictions required to align
10
international regulators interviewed for AAFMA's research program
Why members join

Better outcomes through collective action

AAFMA membership brings manufacturers together under one industry voice, combining shared resources and collective advocacy to improve workplace air quality and help members navigate emerging regulation and industry change across Australia.

A seat at the table

Contribute technical expertise directly into government consultations and help influence the policies and standards that will shape your industry.

Industry credibility

Demonstrate alignment with evidence-based standards and give customers and procurement teams greater confidence in your business.

Industry connections

Connect with peer manufacturers, technical experts and policy professionals to exchange practical insight and tackle common industry challenges together.

Better worker outcomes

Membership reflects a shared commitment to protecting Australians at work and improving workplace health outcomes across the country.

Research program

Clean Air at Work

AAFMA is drawing on international experience to show that stronger workplace air quality standards can be implemented through a well-managed transition, helping shape a practical pathway for Australia.

  • Analysis of international regulatory frameworks and enforcement models
  • Monitoring, data collection and compliance system requirements
  • Technology needed to support effective industry compliance
  • Practical recommendations for the Australian context
  • Up to 10 interviews with international regulators and operators
Industrial workplace
CLEAN AIR
AT WORK
A roadmap for implementing Australia's new workplace air quality standards
Membership

Join the Alliance

AAFMA is open to Australian air filtration manufacturers committed to advancing workplace air quality. Enrolment is the first step. The team will follow up within two business days.

  • Access to AAFMA research and policy briefings
  • Participation in government consultations
  • Listing in the AAFMA member directory
  • Invitations to member events and briefings
  • Shared compliance guidance and resources

Enrolment request

Complete this form and the AAFMA team will be in touch within two business days.

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