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WED

11:54AM

National asbestos agency announced as manufacturing blitz launched

Federal Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten has lamented 50 years of Government inaction on asbestos, in announcing the establishment of the Office of Asbestos Safety. Also in this article, the AMWU has launched a month-long safety blitz of NSW manufacturers.

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MON

12:23PM

Montara operator fined $510k for safety breaches; and more

Montara operator fined $510k for safety breaches; and SWA releases 2012 work death toll, as poll supports asbestos-removal plan.

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THU

12:54PM

Prevalent asbestos products listed after Chinese-car alert issued

A day after the ACCC warned that thousands of popular Chinese cars imported into Australia are fitted with asbestos gaskets, Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten has released the Asbestos Management Review report, and listed many of the workplace and household objects that still contain the deadly substance.

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WED

1:11PM

First-aid fraudster loses adverse-action claim; and Asbestos news

First-aid fraudster loses adverse-action claim; Tasmania to extend compensation limitations for asbestos victims; and Younger men among increasing mesothelioma death toll.

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MON

3:39PM

Harmonised asbestos rules outlined, as SA employer fined

Safe Work Australia has outlined the new competency requirements for working with asbestos, while a South Australian employer has been fined for failing to keep on top of the State's asbestos-removal laws.

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THU

12:19PM

Asbestos-illness award increased to $2.09m; and NSW, Vic news

WA asbestos-illness award increased to $2.09m; NSW community urged to comment on draft asbestos plan; and WorkSafe Vic releases construction guide, issues high-risk work warning.

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MON

3:44PM

OHS-committee candidate wins adverse action claim; and more

OHS-committee candidate wins adverse action claim; and SA asbestos guide and SWA newsletter released.

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FRI

2:14PM

Full Supreme Court decision could pave the way for asbestos litigants

South Australian employers that exposed their workers to asbestos-containing materials are more likely to be sued for exemplary damages after Monday's full Supreme Court decision, an asbestos victims advocate says.

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FRI

3:57PM

Workplace game costs employer $260k; and more

Workplace game ends in injury and $260k damages bill; Employer fined for spraying asbestos onto houses and yards; and Asbestos guide for commercial buildings released.

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MON

12:31PM

National rail safety law passes in first jurisdiction; and more

National rail safety law passes in first jurisdiction; Rail protection officer fined for drugs as latest Waterfall report released; Tasmanian asbestos victims paid $3m in six months under no-fault scheme; and Tasmanian and Victorian workplace safety awards open.

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