ABC Mr Fuffy used grey asbestos in most roof spaces, however ten cases involving blue asbestos fibres have been uncovered.Canberra home owners with Mr Fluffy asbestos insulation will have their garbage tip fees waived to significantly reduce the cost of renovating or demolishing their homes.
More than 1,000 Canberra homes are thought to still contain some loose-fill asbestos installed by the Mr Fluffy company, despite a Commonwealth clean-up program more than 20 years ago.
Some families have been forced to move out of their homes after residual asbestos fibres were found.
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause the deadly lung condition mesothelioma.
Yesterday, the head of the Commonwealth's asbestos safety agency stood by his call to demolish the affected houses.
Workplace Safety Minister Simon Corbell said the change could save affected home owners anywhere from $3,500 to well over $10,000 for a knockdown rebuild.
"This is a significant measure as contaminated waste would normally attract a fee of $75 to $150 per tonne," he said.
A standard three- or four-bedroom family house could generate between 50 to 150 tonnes of waste, or even more, depending on the level of contamination.
Brianna Heseltine from the Fluffy Owners and Residents' Action Group has welcomed the announcement.
"We are very pleased to see the Government rolling out the first assistance measure," she said.
"Particularly people in our group who are demolishing their homes right now have been delighted by the Government's assistance."
More ACT Government announcements about Mr Fluffy homes are expected in the coming weeks.
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