On 15 October 2009, Matt Peacock, a journalist with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and author of a new book on asbestos and the James Hardie company, “Killer Company: James Hardie Exposed” spoke publicly at Trades Hall in Victoria.
Peacock has allowed an edited version of his presentation to be used as a SafetyAtWork podcast which can be downloaded. In the podcast he discusses the conduct of the James Hardie boss of several decades, John B Reid; the pervasive nature of asbestos throughout the Australian community; the surveillance of opponents by the company; the immoral public relations campaigns and, generally, the conduct of a corporation that knowingly sold a product that was toxic and harmful.
One blogger reviewed the book and said
“Killer Company” clearly shows that JH directors were criminally negligent and showed no humanity or compassion for their victims and no remorse for their crimes.
Peacock produced several reports on asbestos recently. Video and transcripts of his reports can be accessed HERE.
Peacock has also been interviewed extensively about his book. A video interview is available HERE
3 thoughts on “Revealing podcast on asbestos in Australia”