An emergency safety response has been sparked after the discovery of asbestos inside Chinese-made wind turbine brake pads imported for use in Australia.
Australia banned the importation of asbestos and asbestos-containing goods in 2003.
Asbestos Found in Chinese-Made Wind Turbine Parts Used in Australia
Australia has launched an emergency safety response after asbestos was discovered in Chinese-manufactured wind turbines parts.
Wind turbines at a renewable energy site in regional Australia. Authorities are investigating asbestos contamination in imported brake pads used in turbine maintenance. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times
Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
