Comment by Nursie

> 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/engin...

Yes, that is a massively higher hurdle than natural stone has to meet.