Silicosis

• The true toll of Sydney’s tunnel network: A system of silica dust

  9th May 2024

  Noting last year’s completion of WestConnex, Timothy McGinley takes a timely look at the expected human cost of Sydney’s tunnel projects. As the network continues to expand, with more tunnels being planned, he considers what should be put in place now to safeguard future generations of tunnel workers against silicosis and other silica-related diseases.

• The return of Silicosis

  2nd Aug 2018

  Luke Perilli discusses Silicosis, the incurable lung disease increasing in prominence among Australian stonemasons, and the duty of employers to minimise the risk of their workers contracting the disease.