There have been no nationally coordinated mass media public health campaigns that highlight and explain the risks of exposure to legacy asbestos in Australia.
Our research suggests that federal and state public health communications on asbestos risks are presently restricted to online guidance and fact sheets, and occasional messages through social media channels and community newspapers.
There are clear public health and policy options that would prevent future deaths from asbestos-related diseases in Australia, but these options require investment and would have political implications.
The only substantive question today is the priority placed on the value of human life. The industry, federal and state leaders must decide whether they are willing to save future lives from asbestos-related diseases despite the financial impositions required. Continued inaction or low-level responses represent acquiescence to avoidable deaths.
This report was produced by Asbestos Awareness Australia, a registered not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, is a registered charity, and has endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office as a gift deductible recipient. The company was set up:
• To enhance public awareness and knowledge of the dangers of asbestos threats.
• To promote measures and policies that prevent or minimise the harms from asbestos-related diseases.
To achieve these objectives, the company provides public access to widely sourced information on asbestos risks and impacts, including the associated medical, legal, and political debates.
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