Family faces flood damage, vandalism and asbestos exposure

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An Australian woman has suffered vandalism following destruction in her home due to a flood. Kristen Brereton and her two young sons Lincoln and Blake are staying with relatives while their home undergoes repairs after flood damage. Before the insurance company could make final decisions on compensation amounts to complete the work, the house was vandalized.

Brereton’s home was broken into. Ceilings and walls had been beaten and torn apart with hammers and boots. Several boot prints were found on the premises. The police were called in to investigate.

Such press caught the attention of Workplace Heath and Safety (WHS) inspectors. Possible asbestos exposure had become a concern. WHO inspectors took six samples from Brereton’s home for testing. Results were positive

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