An unprecedented amount of asbestos found during construction of Sydney road projects has blown budgets out and forcing the Berejiklian Government to scramble for extra funding from existing infrastructure projects.
Asbestos Product Awareness
The range of products that contain asbestos is often larger than you might think. As many homeowners undertake home improvements and repairs at this time of year, it’s important to
Up to 5 years jail for importers of asbestos materials
Importers who knowingly or recklessly import goods containing asbestos can now be imprisoned for up to 5 years, under increased penalties announced by the Federal Government. The Customs Legislation Amendment (Asbestos)
Death by silicosis sparks calls for greater safety awareness
A Gold Coast stonemason who died from silicosis has sparked calls for a national enquiry into the operating and safety procedures surrounding the dangers of silica dust. He is the
Illegal demolition and asbestos dumping results in more than $50,000 in fines
Victorian company 160 Leicester Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined more than $50,000 including costs, for breaching sections 26 (“Duties of persons who manage or control workplaces”) and 9 (“Power to obtain information”)