The ACTU Centre for Health and Safety and APHEDA invite you to join an exclusive update on the Indonesian court battle concerning the lawsuit filed by asbestos manufacturers (FICMA) against consumer groups and activists in Indonesia. In February 2025 the Central Jakarta District Court threw out the lawsuit on the basis that they did not have the authority to hear the case, and that authority belongs to the Supreme Court.
Coordinator of the Yasa Nata Budi Institute for Consumer Protection (LPKSM) Leo Yoga Pranata said that the lawsuit was lodged after activists scored an historic win in their case at the Indonesian Supreme Court, which sought to implement mandatory labelling and hazard warnings for asbestos-based roofing products in Indonesia. Following this win, FICMA lodged the lawsuit against LPKSM and its activists, claiming they had caused harm to the asbestos industry.
The Supreme Court case was just one step that LPKSM have taken to protect consumers from asbestos-related diseases. Following the FICMA lawsuit, LPKSM will continue their efforts to have the Indonesian government issue regulations to make asbestos labelling mandatory.
The webinar will bring supporters up to date with the LPKSM response to the failed FICMA lawsuit and what the next steps will involve. Highlights include –
- Legal Update: Insights from LION Indonesia and LPKSM Yasa Nata Budi legal team on the FICMA lawsuit and its implications.
- Strategic Discussion: Next steps in defending the case.
- Q&A & Collective Action: Discussion on how global allies can contribute to this legal and advocacy effort.
The webinar is scheduled for 7:00 pm (AEST) on 20 March 2025 – TONIGHT