Tomorrow, the wife of deceased mesothelioma victim Bernie Banton will officially launch the Asbestos Research Group in Brisbane. Banton campaigned for aggressive asbestos legislation in Australia, acting as an advocate for safer asbestos policy.

The new research group will focus on studying mesothelioma and non-cancerous asbestos-related diseases. Beyond research, the group aims to improve treatment and quality of life for victims of asbestos exposure. Read the article here.