On 21 May 2012 the ABC reported that James Hardie returned to profit in the financial year ending 31 March 2012.
James Hardie announced they made a $615 million profit during this period which included asbestos liabilities.
From an Australian asbestos compensation point of view, a profitable James Hardie is important. If James Hardie is in profit, they will continue to contribute monies into the asbestos compensation fund.
Mesothelioma compensation in Australia has been provided to persons who have developed this asbestos condition after being exposed to products manufactured by James Hardie in the past.
