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.
First-aid fraudster loses adverse-action claim; Tasmania to extend compensation limitations for asbestos victims; and Younger men among increasing mesothelioma death toll.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New board appointed in controversial WorkCover "shake-up"; Safety-data-sheet guide released as NT WorkSafe defends harmonised asbestos laws; WorkSafe investigating crush death; and Emergency eye-wash poster published.
