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Council 'jumped the gun' in evacuating 40 seasonal workers from Shearwater property, owner says

The council alleged 43 people were staying at the house in Shearwater. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)

The company that owns a Tasmanian property from which 40 seasonal workers were evacuated has denied the property poses any risk to life.

The Latrobe Council issued an emergency order to vacate 30 Arthur Street, Shearwater last Friday, alleging there was a "significant and obvious risk" to the health and safety of dozens of seasonal workers living there.

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