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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Shweta Sharma

South Australia demands urgent inquiry into asbestos-laced play sand after 450 schools shut

South Australia’s education minister has sought an urgent nationwide inquiry into the asbestos-laced sand crisis that has led to the closure of almost 450 schools across the country.

Blair Boyer said that he wanted to know how coloured play sand contaminated with asbestos, a toxin, was imported into Australia.

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