1:29 pm today
Australia is suing the manufacturer of the so-called "forever chemicals", per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used in firefighting foam.
The federal government says it has launched legal action against the manufacturer of the so-called "forever chemicals", per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has released a statement confirming the government has launched legal action against 3M Australia in the Federal Court.
The attorney-general said the Commonwealth is launching legal action against PFAS manufacturer 3M and is seeking A$2 billion in damages - the largest legal claim ever brought by the government.
