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<p>Regulations which widened potential Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation)
Act 1979 scheme entitlement to include sufferers of unilateral diffuse pleural thickening
and asbestos-related primary carcinoma of the lung (without asbestosis) came into
force on 23 February 2024. Once the Department identified that these customers were
not previously entitled to an award under the Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation)
Act 1979 scheme, the Department’s priority was to amend the relevant legislation as
quickly as possible.</p><p> </p><p>An initial letter was sent on 09 January 2024 notifying
asbestos support groups of the situation, and the Department’s intention to amend
the legislation, and a follow-up letter was sent to asbestos support groups on 26
February 2024, confirming that the new regulations had now come into force.</p><p>
</p><p>Eligible customers should receive award notifications as usual when their claim
is processed.</p>
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