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Looking back on 12 months of fatal inaction

by Greg Hunt

25 Oct 05:35am

Filed under: Greg Combet, Insulation, Peter Garrett, Pink Batts, Politics

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Twelve months ago today I released a video blog warning of the dangers of the Home Insulation Program.

Was he seriously the only one who didn't know? Picture: Kym Smith

Back then, Peter Garrett’s office had been denying a link between his program and house fires. Astonishing to believe, given the some 200 fires we have now. It was when there had been only one tragic loss of a young installer. Three more would follow.

But by then, the avalanche of problems of safety hazards, rorting and waste were being made very clear to my office. Which is why, 12 months ago, I warned in the video: “You also have a risk of fires … Pink batts on down-lights equal fires …you have the risk of electrocution for people who aren’t trained … There are risks of further tragedies.”

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Trumpet says:

03:30pm | 31/10/10

What a crock; Unions don’t give a stuff about workers except to ensure they pay their dues. Parasitic unions are the cause of more workplace issues than any employers- by simply making workplaces so uncompetitive that employers cannot afford the ridiculous measures demanded by Unions…..which we know will not stop… Read more »
Lisa H. says:

04:19pm | 28/10/10

No, actotrel, the government ENCOURAGED new players into the industry because the roll out needed to happen yesterday, remember? And in doing so, the government showed an incredible arrogance. What of the established players in the industry, normal people and families, that have invested their lives, homes, livelihoods in ithe… Read more »

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