Posted on October 31, 2018

ADAO applauds the Australian Government for recognizing the dangers of asbestos and establishing the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) in 2013. As a leader in asbestos awareness in Australia and around the world, ASEA combines education and advocacy to promote asbestos awareness and management throughout the country.

ASEA’s fifth annual International Asbestos Awareness and Management Conference, set for November 18-20 will be a vitally important event for our movement.

According to ASEA, “2018 is a significant year for the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency as we develop Australia’s next five-year National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Management and Awareness. Join us in Sydney this November to find out what the future of asbestos management looks like in Australia and the proactive plans we need to prevent exposure to asbestos fibres and reduce asbestos-related diseases. Join over 300 industry professionals in 2018 to find out more on what Australia’s new national plan could mean for you.”

This 3-day conference -funded by the Australian government and moderated by Australian Broadcasting Corporation Senior Journalist Matt Peacock – brings together some of the biggest players in the global fight to ban asbestos. The program features distinguished speakers representing Australia, the U.S., and Canada. Hon. Kelly O’Dwyer, Minister for Jobs, Industrial Relations and Women; will give a ministerial address. Keynote speeches will come from James Wunsch, Research Director at Colmar Brunton; Alec Farquhar, former Director of the Canadian Office of the Worker Advisor; and Wayne Cullen, asbestos manager of Energy Queensland.

Australia’s exemplary and proactive measures, including a full asbestos ban and continued emphasis on education and prevention, should be followed by our international community. We hope other governments will follow Australia’s lead in increasing national asbestos awareness efforts and that the U.S. will soon recognize the urgency to ban asbestos to protect public health and our environment.

ADAO sends our support to all conference participants and will be joining the conversation via social media.

In unity,

Linda
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