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Asbestos in Classic Cars, owners risk thousands $$$$ in fines
DEADLY asbestos is being detected in an increasing number of privately imported classic cars — and unwary buyers are risking thousands of dollars in fines and repairs. Australian Border Force has intercepted more than 50 classic and vintage cars containing asbestos parts so far this year, almost twice as many as the same period last…
Read MoreRise in mechanics making claims for asbestos-related illnesses 2018
An increasing number of former mechanics are among the growing toll of Victorians seeking help for asbestos-related illnesses. Law firm Slater and Gordon said there had been a distinct spike in the number of the car repairers who were exposed to asbestos decades ago. Senior asbestos lawyer Tracy Madden said that over the past two…
Read MoreAsbestos in Children’s Baking Set – America 2018
The asbestos issues just seems an endless list of children’s toys that contain asbestos – take a good look at the picture – see for yourself – alarming – will be keeping a look out for it in Australia.
Read MoreAsbestos Found in Claire’s Makeup in America 2018
Claire’s, a fashion accessory retail chain marketed to young girls and preteens, is reportedly filing for bankruptcy as a second round of lab tests found deadly asbestos fibers in the store’s cosmetics products. According to Bloomberg News in America. A consumer and public interest research group, released a report revealing three Claire’s makeup products tested…
Read MoreMessage from the Asbestos Summit Canberra
This a really important message we want to send to our friends – This message came out of the Asbestos Summit we attended in Canberra in Nov 2017 – Please watch it – it is an important message for all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMiuzVKNamI&feature=share
Read MoreMission for Demolition of Morwell Power Station
We would be pleased if you would write to the Planning Minister Hon. Richard Wynne and the Premier of Victoria to ask that they intervene in the proposed Heritage listing of Morwell Power Station. Below is a link to a proforma letter that you can use or alter into your own words to express your…
Read MoreAsbestos Related Disease facts and figures Australia 2018
Dr Tim Driscoll – University of Sydney – School of Public Health spoke at the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Summit in Nov 2017. It was enlightening to hear Tim give the statistics on asbestos related disease. The shocking truth of how many good Australians are dying of a preventable disease. Mesothelioma accounts for over…
Read MoreLatest ‘Asbestos News’ Oct 2017 Out Now
Please take the time to have a look and read of our latest ‘Asbestos News’ October 2017 newsletter. We hope that you will find something of interest within its pages. There are lots of issues happening in our community and further a field, have a read and see if you find something you didn’t know was…
Read MoreSenate Inquiry into Non-Conforming Building Products – Melb 2017
On the 14th of July 2017 the ACV/GARDS representatives were invited to make a statement about the issues they have been seeing in the community around asbestos products. Senator Nick Xenophon and Senator Chris Ketter listened to Vicki Hamilton our CEO/Secretary as she explained what our organisation had been investigating in the last 5 years. Vicki…
Read MoreAmerican Company issues response after asbestos is detected in makeup
A national chain store in America is taking swift action after a troubleshooter team Investigates asbestos in makeup. The makeup in question is “Just Shine Shimmer Powder” sold at Justice Stores, a clothing store for girls and teens. The investigation began when the team had several samples of makeup specifically made for kids and teens tested…
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