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Steven Deare

Tougher penalties flagged for illegal asbestos disposal

Fines for illegal asbestos disposal have to be an effective deterrent, minister Penny Sharpe says. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Tougher penalties for illegal asbestos disposal could be rolled out after the discovery of the potentially dangerous substance near a playground and other sites across Sydney.

NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe said the state government was looking at raising penalties to deter businesses from dumping the material.

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