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Asbestos and health risks
Children’s playground equipment and picnic areas are seen fenced off at Bicentennial Park, in Sydney, Thursday, February 22, 2024. Inset (Dr Thava Palanisamy)
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Asbestos is a natural mineral. It was used in many building products before it was banned in Australia. If asbestos is damaged and you breathe in the fibres it may be a risk to your health. Dr Thavamani Palanisamy, Senior Research Fellow, Global Centre for Environmental Remedation in University of New Castle explains more
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