Research to end asbestos related cancer.
Scientists from Flinders University are trying to develop a new treatment for a highly aggressive, asbestos-related lung cancer that is set to become more prevalent in the future.
Van Soest v BHP Billiton Limited
On 17 June 2013, Judge Parsons of the District Court of South Australia handed down a judgment finding BHP liable for negligence to Mr van Soest in relation to his condition of mesothelioma.
Second Asbestos Summit held in Sydney
Asbestos Victims Association attended the second Asbestos Summit in the first week of September along with other groups and unions from around Australia.
South Australian man wins exemplary damages from ETSA
A South Australian man has won exemplary damages from ETSA after being exposed to asbestos in his job at the Playford power station in Port Augusta
BHP Billiton Limited v Parker
On 18 June 2012 the Full Court of the Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision in favour of former BHP Whyalla shipyard worker, William Parker.
Illegal Dumping (The actions of greed)
A truck driver has been caught on CCTV illegally dumping asbestos outside two pre-schools in inner Sydney.
Terowie the town where asbestos just lies around
Asbestos has littered a town in South Australia for decades
Asbestos fact sheets
There has been a lot of discussion in the media recently about asbestos in houses – underlay for carpets, etc.
If you have concerns about health risks, please read the SA Health Dept. Fact Sheet and FAQs
