Asbestos is not just a relic of the past.

Although its use was banned in Australia more than 20 years ago, it still exists in countless homes, schools and workplaces, especially those built before the mid-1980s. In fact, any home built before the 1990s is highly likely to contain asbestos.

Each year, more than 4000 Australians die from asbestos-related diseases. These are preventable deaths.

There is no safe level of exposure to asbestos. Once disturbed, asbestos fibres can become airborne and inhaled, leading to deadly illnesses such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Shockingly, WA has the highest incidence of mesothelioma in the world.

The City of Vincent supports the Asbestos National Strategic Plan, which provides a co-ordinated, phased approach to preventing exposure to asbestos fi

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