In the past few months a large number of public sites in Sydney Australia, including children's playgrounds and hospitals have been found to be contaminated with asbestos, mixed in with the landscaping mulch. A criminal investigation has been started. Will someone be convicted as a result?
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First order convictions are good enough, even if overturned in appeal court
1,000The NSW EPA has begun its prosecutions against three companies and one individual over their alleged involvement in 26 sites across the state containing asbestos.
A NSW EPA investigation, launched after mulch containing asbestos was discovered in Rozelle Parklands, confirmed a total of 79 sites were contaminated with the high-risk material.
The first directions hearing is scheduled for February 7, 2025.