Paediatrician to chair asbestos group

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Dr Sue Packer will be the chair of the ACT government’s asbestos reference group.

Dr Sue Packer will be the chair of the ACT government’s asbestos reference group. Photo: Elesa Lee

Prominent paediatrician and former Canberran of the Year, Dr Sue Packer will chair the ACT Government’s asbestos reference group.

Dr Packer will lead nine members of the Community and Expert Reference Group to help inform government policy regarding the future of more than 1000 Canberra homeowners affected by Mr Fluffy asbestos insulation.

The committee comprises community members, as well as industry and safety leaders. It includes:

  • Brianna Heseltine (Convenor of the Fluffy Owners Residents Action Group and home owner);
  • Chris Healy (former Director of the ACT Bushfire Recovery Centre and home owner);
  • Chris Redmond (Director of Woden Community Service and home owner);
  • Dean Hall (ACT Secretary of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union);
  • John Miller (Executive Director of the Master Builders Association of the ACT);
  • Neil Evans (Chief Executive Officer of the Housing Industry Association of the ACT);
  • Ron Bell (Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Institute of the ACT);
  • Mark McCabe (ACT Work Safety Commissioner); and
  • Dr Andrew Pengilley (Acting Chief Health Officer for the ACT).
Chief Minister Katy Gallagher has expressed reservations about aspects of the plan.

Chief Minister Katy Gallagher has expressed reservations about aspects of the plan. Photo: Rohan Thomson

ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher said the government was committed to providing long term support to the households affected by Mr Fluffy asbestos.