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Western Australians who have developed an asbestos related disease such as asbestosis or mesothelioma could see receive further compensation thanks to a new review by the state government. The WA laws […]

In the past year, building materials firm, James Hardie, has seen their net profit more than double. This has been largely due to the established businesses the global giant has […]

Residents in Ipswich will not be able to transport asbestos themselves to any of the council’s refuse centres from the 1st of September 2014. Cr Victor Attwood believes by not […]

These days, the harmful effects of asbestos are much more well-known. However, asbestos was once a widely used construction material going decades back known only for its benefits. Due to […]

Asbestos has been a serious issue for Australians and New South Wales is no exception. With Dubbo recently creating a new policy for minimising exposure to the deadly substance, local […]

The end of 2013 also saw the closure of the Southport Hospital in the Gold Coast. It wasn’t until its last days that asbestos was accurately identified throughout the establishment, […]

Asbestos is a serious issue for many people across the country. For Queenslanders, asbestos is a problem that affects homeowners, builders and business owners alike. The past few years have […]

The end of 2013 saw the beginning of the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout. Although this has been paused since the Abbott government was appointed, the use and alterations of […]

Renovating over the Easter break? Watch out for asbestos! The Easter holidays are a great time to start a DIY project in the home but, if you do not take […]

Importing products is nothing new in Australia. However, importing asbestos containing products is another matter entirely. With the banning of asbestos nearly 30 years ago, the presence of this material […]