Asbestos 2026 Conference

The three-day conference, which was co-hosted by the Faculty of Asbestos Management of Australia and New Zealand (FAMANZ) and Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) in early March at Sydney Harbour’s Doltone House on Gadigal Country, was attended by 300 individuals from 14 countries, representing the entire asbestos lifecycle.

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James Hardie urged to fund public health campaign following precedent-setting asbestos case

Asbestos victims are urging multinational building materials company James Hardie to undertake a major public health campaign, warning home renovators of the dangers still posed by their asbestos cement sheets, following a precedent-setting court case in South Australia.

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Home renovations – know what you’re dealing with

 Before you start work renovating an older home that may contain asbestos, think about the people who may be affected: you and your family, mates who come along to lend a hand, maybe even your neighbours. Never use power tools on suspect materials or a high-pressure hose to clean an asbestos roof. It is estimated that one third of all homes contain asbestos – if you are not sure what you are dealing with, seek professional advice. It will save time and money in the long run, and more importantly, reduces your risk of developing an asbestos related disease.

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