On Friday 27 April 2012, the Australian Council of Trade Unions called for buildings in Australia to be free from asbestos by 2030.
There are still thousands of buildings in Australia which contain asbestos.
Mesothelioma in Australia is at high levels as compared to the rest of the world. Small amounts of exposure to asbestos can result in a person developing an asbestos condition such as mesothelioma.
There have been many Australian mesothelioma compensation claims in respect to workers being exposed to asbestos in buildings.
