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Asbestos campaigner Banton dies

Prominent asbestos campaigner Bernie Banton has died at the age of 61, from asbestos-related diseases.

Mr Banton had been suffering from the lung condition asbestosis and asbestos-related pleural disease (ARPD), and was diagnosed with the virulent stomach cancer, peritoneal mesothelioma, in August this year.

All three conditions are caused by previous exposure to asbestos.

Mr Banton had worked with asbestos products during the 1970s when he was an employee at a James Hardie plant.

He later became the face of the campaign to achieve compensation from James Hardie for the many sufferers of asbestos-related conditions.

Mr Banton achieved a measure of compensation last week, reaching a second settlement with former building company James Hardie over his mesothelioma condition.

A friend, Phil Davey, has released a statement on behalf of Mr Banton's family.

"Bernis Banton died peacefully in his sleep this morning at about 1:00 am. He was at home and surrounded by his family," he said.

"Bernie's family have asked me to thank the community on their behalf for their support for Bernie, and to request privacy at this difficult time."

GWW wrote:He made Tony Abbott look like a goose (not that thats difficult though).

blueandwhite wrote:should help "the mad monks" elevation to the liberal leadership......

Psyber wrote:

blueandwhite wrote:should help "the mad monks" elevation to the liberal leadership......

Yes perhaps, I have met Brendan Nelson a few times. I'm not excited by him as an option either... Perhaps I should find a seat and put my hand up.

redden whites wrote:

Psyber wrote:

blueandwhite wrote:should help "the mad monks" elevation to the liberal leadership......

Yes perhaps, I have met Brendan Nelson a few times. I'm not excited by him as an option either... Perhaps I should find a seat and put my hand up.

Who would have you gone for Psyber??? Do you think the new 2nd in charge will be vulnerable in time and what did you read out of the 3 vote margin if anything? Genuine questions and interest ...
Move to Boothby and jump ship to the good guys we dish out pre-selections in Corn Flakes boxes here 'ol son.If ya can tell me where Canberra is you are one up on the last one we had and Mick on this forum is dead right you would have more idea of the party ideals and due process of selection than Ms Cornes had.