James Wallner, who successfully campaigned for governmental support for victims of ‘Mr Fluffy’ asbestos, has died of pleural mesothelioma. Mr Wallber contracted the disease after the house he and his
Ohio EPA chasing millions in cleanup costs and fines
A trial has begun this week in Cleveland, Ohio, to determine whether the operator of a waste dump on the outskirts of the city would be responsible for paying back
Asbestos discovered during Dunedin City Council office renovations
Staff at the Dunedin City Council office have been forced to work from home, after asbestos dust was discovered in the civic centre offices. The material was found last week
$8,000 in fines over illegally dumped ACM
A Melbourne waste company faces thousands of dollars in fines for dumping asbestos-containing material at an unlicensed tip. Monash Bin Hire and Demolition were found to have disposed of construction
Federal Government considering compensation scheme for victims of ‘Mr Fluffy’ asbestos
The federal government is considering a new compensation fund for victims of asbestos disease. The program is under investigation as a method for compensating victims who were not exposed to