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Bampot

The former stonemason fighting for silicosis compensation (www.abc.net.au)

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Engineered stone, used to make things like kitchen benchtops, was banned in Australia due to the number of stonemasons being diagnosed with silicosis.

Now as former stonemasons seek compensation, one man's claim could prove a test case as to liability of manufacturers and suppliers. Angelique Donnellan reports.

READ MORE: Caesarstone alleged to be hiding behind Israel's war in Gaza to slow silicosis compensation claim

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