The results of a new poll commissioned by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) revealed that two-thirds of Australians want the government to guarantee the removal of asbestos from homes, schools, hospitals and workplaces by 2030. These Australians rightfully believe that asbestos is still a major health risk.
90% of people who took part in the survey also said that the presence of asbestos would influence their decision when purchasing a house. The results of this survey show that there is a strong support for the government to start implementing plans that will ensure the removal of all asbestos by 2030. Unions are set to meet this week in Sydney to begin the discussion of such plans.
The removal of asbestos in Australia is extremely important as Australia has one of the highest rates of asbestos related diseases in the world. These diseases caused by exposure to asbestos include asbestosis and the cancer mesothelioma. This is mainly due to the widespread use of asbestos at the end of World War II and the 1980s.
It is thought that every third domestic household which was built before 1982 contains asbestos thus this plan to rid Australia of asbestos by 2030 is something which is extremely necessary and believed to be by the Australian people also
