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Probes continue as more suspected asbestos found in Australia's Victoria

Sydney, Apr 8 (UNI) The environmental watchdog in the Australian state of Victoria said on Monday that investigations are ongoing into the source of mulch, as more sites were found containing potential asbestos.
According to the statement by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria, testing results are expected to come out on Tuesday after the regulator completed inspections at seven parks across two metropolitan councils during the weekend.
The EPA Victoria called on all councils across the state to assess quality controls for landscaping works and supply contracts for garden mulch, while also reminding demolition companies of their environmental compliance obligations in relation to asbestos management.
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