ABOUT THIS EPISODE
It feels like asbestos has been having more than it's fair share of limelight over the last few years. But it's manufacture, sale and import was banned in Australia in 2003. So, where is it coming from?
Guest: Angelique Donnellan, reporter for ABC's 7:30 program.---------
If you liked this chat, you might also like our episode about whether Australia has a problem with class.
You can find Angelique's articles about her investigations here.
Thanks to my producer Jessie Kay. Drop us a line at quick.smart@abc.net.au
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