Nauru mould problem was of ‘epic proportions’, microbiologist says

Dr Cameron Jones, who was contracted by Transfield, says his 225-page report on the problem was covered up

The microbiologist contracted to assess the mould in the Nauru immigration centre says the contamination was "of epic proportions" and presented a serious health hazard to those in the camp, but that his report on the problem was covered up.

Former staff have said they have been left with cognitive impairment and chronic lung infections after living and working in contaminated buildings, and one former teacher has said her career has been derailed by the ill-health she has suffered from her time on the island.