59045 (2025). Hon Jan Tinetti to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Written Question

Published date: 20 Jan 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	59045 (2025)
Question asked:	16 Dec 2025
Member asking:	Hon Jan Tinetti
Portfolio:	Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
Minister replying:	Hon Brooke van Velden
Answer received:	12 Jan 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_59045_2025
Document guid:	700ac234-9bb7-4a17-a605-20e5777cb261

59045 (2025). Hon Jan Tinetti to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: What recent advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding health risks associated with the use, cutting, or installation of engineered stone containing crystalline silica?

Hon Brooke van Velden: In November I received a summary of public submissions, and advice on work programme options, for managing the risks of working with engineered stone.