Australians take legal action over firefighting foam

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English - October 31, 2019 18:45 - 4 minutes - 4.67 MB - ★★★★ - 11 ratings
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Hundreds of New Zealanders whose properties surround Defence Force bases in Ohakea, Woodbourne, Whenuapai, and Devonport will be keeping a close eye on legal action in Australia.
Across the Tasman up to 40,000 people who live and work on land contaminated by the chemical compound P-FAS are suing the Australian Government, arguing their property values have plummeted.
The chemicals, found in now-banned firefighting foam used on military bases, have been linked to cancer and thyroid disease.
Andrew Hooker is a consultant for Shine Lawyers in New Zealand