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Govt to foot bill for insulation removal

Source: Lateline
Published: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:52 AEDT
Expires: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10:52 AEDT

The Federal Government has announced it will pay for the owners of 50,000 homes fitted with foil insulation to have the choice to have it removed or have a safety switch installed.

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