The unsexy cancer that no one wants to talk aboutMesothelioma, the cancer caused by asbestos exposure, kills 600 Australians a year and the numbers are increasing. Michelle Smith writes about the painful and traumatic disease with few treatment options that’s just killed her mum.
James Hardie
Elite directors form conga line to defend their pals at Hardie
The seven non-executive directors of former asbestos producer James Hardie received glowing references from Australia’s business elite, highlighting a failure by their peers to understand the repercussions of their actions.
Carr: Della Bosca not all bad
John Della Bosca’s personal flaws shouldn’t make the public overlook his political successes and tough policy making, like compensation for James Hardie victims, writes former NSW premier Bob Carr.
To whom it may concern: On seeking justice
I’m not a vengeful person but I feel very ripped off to see that they won’t experience anywhere near the level of suffering that I’ve been through. Why does their punishment have such an effect on my happiness? asks K.B.
Greg Baxter escapes the Hardie blame game
The banning and fining of 9 blokes and Meredith Hellicar over the James Hardie debacle appears to have ignored the source of the original “fully funded” asbestos claims.
Supreme Court slams Hardie, bans directors
The Supreme Court of New South Wales has delivered significant penalties in the civil action brought by ASIC against various former executives and directors of asbestos manufacturer James Hardie.
Meredith Hellicar could be forced to pay up
Disgraced James Hardie directors, especially former chairperson, Meredith Hellicar, could be required to personally repay their legal and directors’ fees.
Death of the non-executive director? I don’t think so.
With their responsibilities and potential liability increasing, the job of the non-executive director is getting harder.
Morning Market Report: Market, Dow down
The market is down 21 compared, while the Dow dropped 15.
James Hardie eyes off Emerald Isle
After eight disastrous years in The Netherlands, James Hardie has been registering company names in Ireland, writes Andrew Main.
Morning Market Report: Consumer sentiment falls 4.3%
Retailers down after consumer sentiment fell 4.3% — the biggest fall since May 1996 (down 6.4%).
Time for Rupert to send spinner Greg Baxter packing
If there’s one criticism of Rupert Murdoch that stands out above all others, it’s his failure to set an ultimate standard of behaviour for those around him.
James Hardie is just the tip of the iceberg
Amid the James Hardie “fully funded” furphy, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to trust what companies say at all.
Morning Market Report: All Ords failed to push through resistance
Most sectors were down in the market this morning, while the Dow was up 70.
Farmer: Keating shows them how
If the campaign begins to bite, Labor will need to use arguments like Paul Keating’s to rebut the Libs’ union claims, writes Richard Farmer.
