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PolicyAbout usView Subscription OffersThe Examiner's complete view of propertyHome/News/Local NewsAsbestos claims in Tasmania for 2016-17 total $1.5 millionBy Matt MaloneyUpdated November 28

2017 - 9:23pm, first published 3:45pmBy Matt MaloneyUpdated November 28 2017 - 9:23pm, first published 3:45pmFacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailCopyState’s asbestos claims for 2016-17 total $1.5

50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll other regional websites in your areaContinue The payments were made

in lump sums, totaling $1.5 million.

Two cases involved mesothelioma, two were for asbestosis, and one was for lung cancer.

The payments were made to cover disease treatment, rehabilitation expenses, and travel and funeral costs.

Compensation payments were $1 million less than the previous year.

The state’s Asbestos Compensation Commissioner anticipates there could be 14 compensation claims this financial year, totaling $6.4 million.

Half of these claims are expected to be for mesothelioma.

There is $17.4 million left in the Asbestos Compensation Fund.

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