Asbestos Play Sand Scares ACT Schools, Liberals Trust Market Magic

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