Role
The National Dust Disease Taskforce developed a national approach to the prevention, early identification, control, and management of occupational dust diseases in Australia.
The taskforce conducted an independent review of the systems in place to protect Australians who are at risk from occupational dust disease.
The taskforce delivered its final report to the Australian Government in June 2021, and is no longer in operation.
In April 2022 the Australian, and state and territory governments released the All of governments’ response to the final report of the National Dust Disease Taskforce.
The response provides a strong commitment from all governments to:
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reduce incidences of silicosis and other dust diseases among workers
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increase the quality of life for people affected and their families.
Terms of reference
National Dust Disease Taskforce – Terms of reference
Members
|
Member |
Title |
|---|---|
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Professor Paul Kelly |
Co-chair |
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Tania Rishniw |
Co-chair |
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Sophie Dwyer |
Deputy Chair |
|
Clare Amies |
Taskforce member |
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Michelle Baxter |
Taskforce member |
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Professor Fraser Brims |
Taskforce member |
|
Dr Graeme Edwards |
Taskforce member |
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Dr Ryan Hoy |
Taskforce member |
|
Professor Christine Jenkins |
Taskforce member |
|
Dr Richard Slaughter |
Taskforce member |
Meetings
The taskforce met every 2 months.
Communiques
National Dust Disease Taskforce – Communiques
Findings and publications
