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BIZARRE: Engineered stone ban closer after federal support | Mind Blowing Facts

Workplace Minister Tony Burke said a national approach would be taken to banning engineered stone. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

The federal government will work with states and territories to implement a national ban on engineered stone products to protect workers from developing deadly lung diseases.

Safe Work Australia released a report into engineered stone benchtops in October, which recommended a complete ban on the product to stop deaths from silicosis.

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