A safety offence relating to asbestos samples attracts fines of up to $500,000 and imprisonment for individuals, a regulator has warned. Meanwhile, an inquiry has heard a growing number of asbestos-containing materials are being used in the building sector, prompting calls for a significant increase in penalties.
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