Our submissions create a record for future generations to learn about Australian history
and government mismanagement of our human health
Unfortunately, governments and agencies can choose to ignore the evidence and continue decision-making that is not rational, logical or responsible.
- That's why we continue to do what we do - provide the evidence, challenge and educate the public along the way. The following submissions are either specific to PFAS or have sections calling out PFAS mismanagement with some submissions written on behalf of my various working groups. PFAS also gets a mention in other submissions I write which are comments & references collated from these.
March 17, 2025
In August 2024, the Select Committee on PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances), are to inquire into the extent, regulation and management of PFAS, and present its final report by 5 August 2025.
My PFAS submission has finally been uploaded today to the PFAS Inquiry website for public examination as it needed committee review and approval given my comments against Food Standards Australia New Zealand who have been given the opportunity to respond.
In August 2024, the Select Committee on PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances), are to inquire into the extent, regulation and management of PFAS, and present its final report by 5 August 2025.
My PFAS submission has finally been uploaded today to the PFAS Inquiry website for public examination as it needed committee review and approval given my comments against Food Standards Australia New Zealand who have been given the opportunity to respond.
- See my submission here #128 with response from FSANZ who I slammed in my comments as noted throughout my website.
- All pathways default back to FSANZ to use their Tolerable Daily Intake (TDIs) as the PFAS risk benchmark because Departmental persons (Defence), agencies (EPAs), government entities and private industry (ESSO) have clearly stated that fact to me.
- The only health based guideline is FSANZ's TDI and it informs all our drinking water PFAS levels and why we constantly hear the risk is low as it is measured against the TDIs.
- Important that you read the response for you to make a valued judgement what and why I have commented as I have especially in light of the Safe Drinking Water Regulations for PFAS below and other international jurisdictions proactive about PFAS management.
- Go to FSANZ 27th Total Diet Study, click on the arrow to download and read the 5 appendices for a greater understanding of the source origin and type of produce and products they are testing.
- Also go to this websites Food Safety page to read the FSANZ's 2023 response to my challenge to their Board.
November 2024
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) sought comment for the review of Safe Drinking Water Regulations for PFAS and proposed changes to PFAS health-based guideline values. Any changes in drinking water values would lead to change for FSANZ for food safety including drinking water which makes up a large part of what people ingested when contaminated and not effectively acknowledged or treated.
The final revised PFAS guideline values will be published in 2025 around April.
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) sought comment for the review of Safe Drinking Water Regulations for PFAS and proposed changes to PFAS health-based guideline values. Any changes in drinking water values would lead to change for FSANZ for food safety including drinking water which makes up a large part of what people ingested when contaminated and not effectively acknowledged or treated.
The final revised PFAS guideline values will be published in 2025 around April.
- Submission here on Australian Drinking Water Guidelines - Public Consultation on Draft Guidance for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). As usual I look at all the appendices and relevant research references to inform my submission.
30 March 2024
In October 2020, Professor Graeme Samuel AC submitted his independent review into the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). His review concluded that the EPBC Act, Australia’s central piece of national environmental law, is outdated, ineffective, and requires fundamental reform.
In October 2020, Professor Graeme Samuel AC submitted his independent review into the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). His review concluded that the EPBC Act, Australia’s central piece of national environmental law, is outdated, ineffective, and requires fundamental reform.
- Submission here on the new draft Nature Positive Laws. See points 21-29
21 December 2023
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) Classifying waste and waste soils containing PFAS - seeking your feedback on proposed changes to the way PFAS in wastes and waste soil are managed.
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) Classifying waste and waste soils containing PFAS - seeking your feedback on proposed changes to the way PFAS in wastes and waste soil are managed.
- Submission here challenging conflicting, inconsistent statements and non-defensible federal government assertions which will not reduce our exposures to PFAS.
19 July 2023
Supplementary submission to Advisor prior to the Australian visit of United Nations Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights in late August '23. The UN Special Rapporteur visited compromised communities around Australia exposed to industry toxics - PFAS, mercury, coal pollution, pesticides, etc, highlighting toxins encroach on human rights. I was able to provide much relevant information in person especially on air pollution, however their PFAS comments in the 'End of Mission Statement' was underwhelming. As the UN rely on funding from Australia, I ask the question was any undue influence applied? We await the final report presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council September 2024.
Supplementary submission to Advisor prior to the Australian visit of United Nations Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights in late August '23. The UN Special Rapporteur visited compromised communities around Australia exposed to industry toxics - PFAS, mercury, coal pollution, pesticides, etc, highlighting toxins encroach on human rights. I was able to provide much relevant information in person especially on air pollution, however their PFAS comments in the 'End of Mission Statement' was underwhelming. As the UN rely on funding from Australia, I ask the question was any undue influence applied? We await the final report presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council September 2024.
- Submission here
28 February 2023 - March 2025
Federal Government Draft PFAS National Environmental Management Plan: Version 3.0 - Water- risk-based criteria and guidance for beneficial reuse of biosolids. Scroll down to 'WHAT YOU SAID' to 'WHAT HAPPENS NEXT'.
Federal Government Draft PFAS National Environmental Management Plan: Version 3.0 - Water- risk-based criteria and guidance for beneficial reuse of biosolids. Scroll down to 'WHAT YOU SAID' to 'WHAT HAPPENS NEXT'.
26 November 2020
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) Review of the EPA's recycled water guidance - new proposed recycled water guideline and technical information.
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) Review of the EPA's recycled water guidance - new proposed recycled water guideline and technical information.
- Submission here with the use of recycled water by irrigators could create legal implications and unintended consequences for the landowner, water quality and ecosystems of our waterways.
5 July 2018
Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade - Inquiry into the management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - challenging the Dept of Foreign Affairs & Trade allowing PFAS contaminated produce to be exported or sold to the domestic market for human consumption. That comment was recognised in final report noted on PFAS Food Safety page.
Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade - Inquiry into the management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - challenging the Dept of Foreign Affairs & Trade allowing PFAS contaminated produce to be exported or sold to the domestic market for human consumption. That comment was recognised in final report noted on PFAS Food Safety page.
- Submission here
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