Engineered stone was not banned in Australia. Let me clear that up right now.
What was banned in July 2024 was engineered stone with high crystalline silica content — products that contained 90 to 95% silica, which was causing silicosis in the stonemasons who cut and fabricated it. That’s a serious, irreversible lung disease. The ban was the right call.
But the material itself? Still here. Still the most popular kitchen benchtop in the country.
The industry responded by developing zero and low-silica engineered stone — same look, same performance, safe to fabricate.
Royal Victoria Collection’s entire range sits below 1% crystalline silica. We were compliant before the ban took effect.
If someone has told you engineered stone is gone — they’re wrong. If you have engineered stone in your kitchen already, you don’t need to do anything. It’s only dangerous when it’s being cut without proper controls.
Come in and see the new generation of compliant luxury stone. Royal Victoria Collection at Rocklea Brisbane. Open seven days.