Australia has filed a lawsuit against 3M, seeking over $2 billion in damages for Pfas contamination at defense bases caused by firefighting foam containing the harmful chemicals.
The PFAS contamination has affected 28 defense bases across Australia
May 28, 2026
01:45 pm
What's the storyThe Australian government has filed a lawsuit against multinational conglomerate 3M, seeking damages of over $2 billion.
The legal action comes after the discovery of widespread per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemical contamination at military bases due to firefighting foam.
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Australia sues 3M for $1.4B over ‘forever chemicals’ at defense bases
Australia sues 3M for record $2bn sum over Pfas ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam
Australia launches record $1.4 billion lawsuit against 3M over ‘forever chemicals’ at defence bases
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Australia sues US chemicals giant over widespread contamination from firefighting foam
3M sued for record $1.4 billion by Australia over "forever chemicals" at defense bases
“3M has never manufactured PFAS in Australia," the company said, adding it will fight the lawsuit.
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