> I don't get why the industry was not allowed to pursue low-silica engineered stone From what I can tell, the law itself allows for products under 1% silica.

> I don't get why the industry was not allowed to pursue low-silica engineered stone From what I can tell, the law itself allows for products under 1% silica. Now where did I read that ... "According to the ministers’ communique, exceptions will be introduced for the removal, repair, minor modification or disposal of engineered stone installed before 1 July 2024, as well as for products with trace levels of silica under 1%." https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/13/engineered-stone-bench-top-ban-confirmed-begin-2024-when https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/13/engin... Yes, that is a massively higher hurdle than natural stone has to meet.