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Commonwealth sues 3M Australia over PFAS foam contamination
Filed: May 27, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Summary: The Commonwealth sues 3M Australia over PFAS firefighting foam that contaminated 28 Defence bases.
WHO: Commonwealth of Australia
WHAT: Sues 3M Australia over PFAS contamination from firefighting foam
WHEN: May 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: PFAS chemicals from firefighting foam contaminated 28 Defence bases across Australia.
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