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pneumoconiosisDisease of the lungs caused by an accumulation of dust, especially from coal, asbestos, or silica. Inhaled particles make the lungs gradually fibrous and the victim has difficulty breathing. Over many years the condition causes severe disability. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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An application was made by the first defendant, Omonia, under section 25B(1) of the Dust Diseases Tribunal Act 1989 (NSW) (the Act) to relitigate an issue of a general nature that had been determined in an earlier proceeding. For the first time in history civil proceedings in the Supreme, District and Local Courts and the Dust Diseases Tribunal will be governed by one set of common rules. FORMER slate quarry workers may soon be able to sue insurance companies to compensate them for a dust disease, it emerged yesterday. |
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