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Australia Urged to Widen PFAS Ban Amid Health Concerns

Australia Urged to Widen PFAS Ban Amid Health Concerns
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  • Australian Senate debates ban on PFAS 'forever chemicals'.
  • Prof. Khan urges broader PFAS ban across Australia.
  • 53 sites in NSW massively contaminated with PFAS.
  • Wreck Bay council requests funds for PFAS blood tests.
  • Government settled $22M PFAS class action this year.
  • Experts push for PFAS ban in non-essential products.
  • Treating PFAS contamination is costly, affecting water bills.
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