On 3 May 2012, the Australian Federal Minister Greg Combet issued a press release in respect to the recent decision of the High Court concerning James Hardie.
The Canberra Court made a determination against the former directors of James Hardie.
The Minister said:
“Eight years of litigation later, the High Court has vindicated the conviction that Bernie Banton and I, and many others, had in relation to this issue.”
Bernie Banton passed away from mesothelioma in 2007.
Mr Combet also thanked the many Australians who continue to campaign for justice for asbestos victims
