Confusion surrounding ban on engineered stone crippling building industry, say builders and suppliers
ABCIn short: Queensland's builders say a lack of detail on the upcoming ban on engineered stone has left them in limbo and is crippling business. Queensland's builders say a lack of detail on the upcoming ban on engineered stone has left them in limbo and is crippling business. Engineered stone decision Photo shows Kitchen bench top Australia's workplace ministers have agreed to implement a national ban on engineered stone, over concerns its use has led to a surge in silicosis cases among workers. "The uncertainty industry and consumers have been experiencing since the decision to prohibit engineered stone was made last year could have been avoided if governments followed best practice and announced transition and implementation arrangements back then," she said.
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