Asbestos substitute materials building a safer future
While asbestos has long been banned in Australia, it continues to be used in products manufactured overseas, despite the availability of safe alternatives.
Asbestos found in Made in China products
The Federal Government has conceded that it is unable to guarantee that Chinese imports are free of asbestos.
Asbestos found in Vanuata hospital after Cyclone Pam
The devastating recent cyclone not only destroyed buildings in Port Vila, it also caused a major cleanup problem with asbestos.
What real estate agents should know about asbestos
Asbestos awareness groups work hard to educate homeowners, but less has been done to educate real estate agents about asbestos.
Vermiculite insulation contaminated with asbestos?
Thousands of Australians may have been exposed to an American insulation product at the centre of one of the world’s most costly asbestos scandals.
James Hardie seeks instalment plan for Australian asbestos victims
James Hardie’s proposal to pay its compensation fund in instalments has been been with outrage by asbestos disease advocacy groups.
Asbestos and natural disasters: what you need to know
With so many Australian homes containing asbestos, the risk of particles becoming airborne during natural disasters is one that many are unaware of.
Accounting for asbestos
Learn about how to get reliable asbestos testing without unexpected costs.
Household Asbestos Disposal Scheme on trial until July 2015
Some NSW councils are trialling a scheme which makes it cheaper for householders to dispose of asbestos legally.
7 products you won't believe were made with asbestos
Before its dangers were widely known, asbestos found its way into Christmas decorations, jewellery, and even clothing.