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James Hardie in asbestos agreement

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), Unions NSW and asbestos groups have signed a Heads of Agreement with former asbestos products manufacturer James Hardie for what is believed to be the largest personal injury settlement in Australia’s history.

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