THE ACTU and Asbestos Support Group Network has criticized the Parramatta Eels' sponsorship deal with James Hardie Industries, citing the company's history with asbestos and its impact on victims and communities. In a letter to the Eels' CEO, they argued that the sponsorship disregards the suffering of asbestos victims and endorses James Hardie's controversial past. Parramatta, with 50 contaminated sites, highlights the ongoing asbestos risk, with over 4,000 Australians dying annually from asbestos exposure
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