The ACT Government recently announced work health and safety reforms for silica dust, which it says is critical in controlling the deadly disease which is rising in prevalence among Australian
Scammers who swindled $434K out of fraudulent repairs and remediation jobs jailed
Three UK nationals have been jailed for running a fraudulent roof repair scheme. They posited false damage in the homes of elderly Aussies and falsely reported and conducted asbestos remediation
Mesothelioma rates increasing in women
Mesothelioma rates are increasing in women, according to a new report by the CDC. Malignant mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos or asbestos-containing materials and is often considered an
NSW EPA scraps new asbestos regulation changes
The New South Wales branch of the Environmental Protection Authority has decided against new safety regulations after concerning levels of asbestos were uncovered in landscaping products made from building waste.
Developer fights fine of $300K for dumping of hazardous materials with $18M clean up bill
The removal of a raft of hazardous materials, including contaminated soil and asbestos at the Darwin Harbour, could cost up to $18 million, according to a hearing in the Supreme