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size but also the fact that the toy expands to many times its original size when placed in water. This type of toy, or even part of it, if chewed or swallowed could choke a child. I consider that these products, which are subject to a current consumer product safety order, represent a hazard to young children. Retailers should be aware that they risk prosecution if they sell the product.
I would point out that these products have been removed from sale with the full cooperation of the store owner in the ACT who has arranged for a recall notice to be placed in next Saturday's Canberra Times. Any person who has purchased these products will be able to return it to the retailer and obtain a full refund. I would commend the prompt action by the Consumer Affairs Bureau's products safety officer which has ensured that the product has not been widely sold or distributed.
Asbestos Storage
MR MOORE: My question, which is to the Chief Minister, as Minister responsible for planning, concerns a leasehold matter. Is the Chief Minister aware that BRS Asbestos Removals, the government contractors employed to remove asbestos from the premises in the ACT, are in contravention of a section 4(c) of their lease which clearly states that the premises may not be used for "offensive, hazardous or noxious industries"? Since asbestos is being stored on BRS's premises at Hazel Street, Oaks Estate, could the Minister please advise the Assembly how he intends to rectify that breach?
MR KAINE: Mr Speaker, obviously Mr Moore has got information about a particular problem of which I am not aware. If he makes the information available to me, I will investigate the matter and give him a reply as to what can be done.
Influenza Epidemic
MRS NOLAN: My question is to Mr Humphries, as Minister for Health.
Is the Minister aware that there has been a severe epidemic of flu in the Northern Hemisphere during their present winter? Is he aware of reports that a similar epidemic may occur in Australia during our winter? Also, is the Minister aware of reports that the vaccine will be less effective if the virus undergoes changes? What action will he be taking to minimise any such epidemic and its effects within the ACT?
MR HUMPHRIES: I thank Mrs Nolan for her question. I am aware, of course, of reports of influenza outbreaks in the
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