Overview
- Australia’s ACCC recall remains in effect after testing confirmed tremolite and chrysotile in coloured play sand sold by major retailers including Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Woolworths.
- South Australia reports more than 350 education sites with the products, with licensed contractors removing loose sand and two Catholic special schools closed for deep cleaning.
- In the ACT, 25 public schools remain closed today with 16 partially closed and 51 fully reopened as asbestos removal teams continue work across campuses.
- New Zealand officials say several hundred schools and early learning services have sought guidance and about 16 early childhood centres have closed while isolation and cleanup protocols proceed.
- Responses vary by jurisdiction, with the ACT requiring licensed removalists and others advising double-bagging and secure disposal, leaving many parents uncertain about handling sand at home.