Australia has one of the highest incidences of mesothelioma in the world, largely due to its extensive use and mining of asbestos, including one of the most toxic forms - crocidolite. Since about 1980, the government of Australia has been keeping track of mesothelioma cases and also mandates that any cancer diagnosis be reported to the proper tracking authorities, namely the National Cancer Statistics Clearinghouse, which is maintained by the Institute of Health and Welfare.
In May 2008, the Australian Safety and Compensation Council released a report that focuses on the incidence of mesothelioma from 1980 until 2004, the last year for which complete and accurate statistics are currently available. Aside from providing general numbers as to the incidence of mesothelioma in Australia, the report also breaks down the information for each state and territory and provides projections for the future.
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