About this episode
The episode discusses the ongoing issue of asbestos in Australia despite its ban in 2003, featuring insights from reporter Angelique Donnellan.
It feels like asbestos has been having more than it's fair share of limelight over the last few years. But it's manufacture, sale and import was banned in Australia in 2003. So, where is it coming from? Guest: Angelique Donnellan , reporter for ABC's 7:30 program .--------- If you liked this chat, you might also like our episode about whether Australia has a problem with class . You can find Angelique's articles about her investigations here . Thanks to my producer Jessie Kay. Drop us a line at quick.smart@abc.net.au
People in this episode
Guest: Angelique Donnellan
Topics covered
- asbestos
- health
- import regulations
- Australia
- investigative journalism
Keywords
- asbestos
- Australia
- import
- ban
- Angelique Donnellan
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC, ABC's 7:30 program, ABC Australia
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