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Cheap Chinese building materials failing Australian safety standards in alarming tests

A recent testing revealed that 87 percent of cheap Chinese building materials, including windows and doors, fail to meet Australian safety standards. Local manufacturers expressed concern over the imports, with CEO Scott Kelly highlighting potential safety risks, including water damage and personal injury. The influx of low-cost materials is harming the local construction industry and economy.

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Published 09 Jul 2026, 11:44 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 11:50 UTC

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