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May 29, 2017

NSW government to review practices for managing contaminated land

The Sydney Morning Herald has revealed that the locations of contaminated sites in NSW may have been kept hidden in order to protect property prices.

Nov 30, 2016

Construction

Asbestos 'Healthy House Checklists' launched

The Asbestos Education Committee has launched 'Healthy House Checklists' and a website to help homeowners identify and manage asbestos on their properties.

Jun 16, 2016

REINSW warns against renting asbestos homes

Homes on a register of residential properties affected by asbestos insulation are uninhabitable, says the REINSW.

May 22, 2015

People

Mr. Fluffy move on

Half of the residents in Canberra homes affected by Mr Fluffy asbestos have now moved on.

Apr 30, 2015

What do you know about asbestos?

A new fact sheet outlines what legal obligations agents and property managers have when it comes to homes with asbestos.

Apr 1, 2015

Construction

Canberra's asbestos disaster

REIACT Chief Executive Officer Ron Bell explains that over 1000 asbestos-affected Canberra homes are now subject to a buy-back scheme by the ACT government that runs until June 30.