Australian Government PFAS Taskforce | PFAS
Read about the Australian Government's wide range of activities to manage PFAS contamination, including research into health effects and clean-up technologies.
FAQs - Australian Government PFAS Taskforce
PFAS - Frequently Asked Questions, including about PFAS contamination, health effects, food and water, and government action.
How might PFAS affect us? - Australian Government PFAS Taskforce
As a precaution, enHealth recommends exposure to PFAS be minimised wherever possible whilst further research is undertaken on the potential health effects. Governments across Australia provide site-specific advice to people living near PFAS investigation areas, on ways to …
Final Report Release - Australian Government PFAS Taskforce
The ANU PFAS Study investigated the exposure levels and potential health effects of PFAS in areas of known contamination in the communities of Williamtown in New South Wales, Oakey in Queensland, and Katherine in the Northern Territory, Australia.
Regulatory guidance - Australian Government PFAS Taskforce
In particular, the PFAS National Environmental Management Plan (NEMP) provides governments with a consistent, practical, risk-based framework for the environmental regulation of PFAS-contaminated materials and sites. The NEMP is a living document and is being updated as more scientific information becomes available.
What are PFAS? - Australian Government PFAS Taskforce
PFAS are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of over 4000 chemicals. Some PFAS are very effective at resisting heat, stains, grease and water, making them useful chemicals for a range of applications including: Stain and water protection for carpets, fabric, furniture and apparel; Paper coating (including for some food packaging) Metal ...
PFAS Advice - Australian Government PFAS Taskforce
Find links to national guidance and advice on a range of PFAS matters and Commonwealth site investigations, and who to contact for information about PFAS and any specific PFAS management requirements in your state or territory.
National PFAS Position Statement - Publication and Consultation
May 5, 2020 · The National PFAS Position Statement articulates the shared view of Australian governments that PFAS use in Australia should be reduced where practicable, to limit further PFAS releases into the environment and reduce indirect human exposure to these chemicals.
PFAS in food and water - Australian Government PFAS Taskforce
Australia has an effective, robust food regulation system in place to ensure the safety of our food. Where food safety regulators consider action is required to manage exposure through food, maximum limits for contaminants in the environment are set.
Intergovernmental Agreement on a National Framework for …
May 5, 2020 · The Intergovernmental Agreement supports consistent and coordinated responses to PFAS contamination to protect the environment and, as a precaution, protect human health. It has been revised and signed by Australia’s environment ministers following a review conducted after one year of its operation.