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Asbestos Play Sand Scares ACT Schools, Liberals Trust Market Magic

KEY POINTS

  • Some schools in the ACT partially closed due to warnings about asbestos in play sand.
  • Preschools were also affected, leading to multiple class closures across the region.
  • The treasurer emphasized a market-driven approach to address these safety concerns and maintain economic stability.

In a classic episode of Aussie irony, ACT schools partially shut down thanks to an asbestos warning in preschool play sand—because nothing says childhood fun like toxic nostalgia. Meanwhile, the Australian Treasurer called the economy an 'island of security,' presumably with invisible asbestos walls. On the political front, the Liberals confirmed their commitment to letting markets run wild, avoiding 'racing ahead' on clean energy to spare us from horrifying visions of high electricity bills and lost manufacturing jobs. Classic move: scare kids with asbestos but promise adults safety via economic fairy tales and fossil fuel friendships.

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Source: Theguardian | Published: 11/14/2025 | Author: Nick Visser