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National plan to notify buyers and renters of asbestos contamination could save lives

By ABC NEWS (Australia)

Published : Nov. 2, 2024 - 08:48

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Families devastated by the incurable asbestos cancer, mesothelioma, are urging Australia to deal with the millions of tonnes of asbestos remaining in buildings across the country, including about a third of homes. The potentially deadly building material would have to be disclosed to prospective buyers and renters of older homes built before 1990 under a national plan.