A sweeping new law targeting asbestos contaminators could see companies fined up to $10 million in New South Wales.deadly friable asbestosThe widespread contamination has exposed weaknesses and loopholes in regulation, which it's hoped a new legislation going to state parliament will address.A sweeping new law targeting asbestos contaminators could see companies fined up to $10 million in Sydney.
Higher sanctions will also be introduced for those contaminating childcare centres, hospitals and school. "The law currently lacks an ability on contamination grounds to recall a product, unless it's impacting that end consumer, so these new powers would allow us to act earlier and at the top of the supply chain," EPA chief executive Tony Chappel said.Environment Minister Penny Sharpe said the new rules are hoped to be a deterrent.
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