Ensuring the Safety of Children: Asbestos Concerns in Educational Facilities
Asbestos was widely integrated into buildings throughout Australia up to the end of the 1980s. The material was phased out afterwards, but was not banned by the government until 2003. The reason for implementing the ban was health-related; the inhalation of asbestos fibres contributes to diseases such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. School facilities, particularly…