ADFA would like to thank Strathfield Council for their assistance with hosting a free seminar on asbestos as part of ADFA’s education program.

The details are as follows:

Date: 14 May 2010
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Place: Strathfield Town Hall, Corner of Redmyre Road and Homebush Road Strathfield

Speakers:
Professor Nico van Zandwijk, Director Asbestos Diseases Research Institute
Anthony Flintham, Workcover

Please call the ADFA office for booking.

ADFA would like to wish you a

 Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year!

At this time we know that many people will be undertaking renovations to their homes. For all home renovators, please be aware that asbestos materials may not be immediately recognisable. When in doubt, please seek the advice of an asbestos inspection service or an occupational hygienist.

If you want to remove asbestos from your home, please seek a professional asbestos removal service.

In a decision that won’t surprise many, the NSW Supreme Court has today ruled that ten former directors and executives of James Hardie broke the law by issuing misleading public statements concerning their future liabilities regarding asbestos claims.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) brought an action against the Hardie board members and senior executives on the grounds that their actions in issuing misleading statements regarding their underfunded compensation scheme constitutes a breach of the Corporations Act.

Click here to listen to 702 ABC PM’s evening report on this judgment.