This report presents findings and recommendations from an inquiry exploring the potential actions, policies and investments needed to ensure that Australians are protected, in line with evidence standards, from the potential harms that microplastics, toxics and forever chemicals may pose to health. The report provides 12 recommendations.

Microplastics, forever chemicals and other contaminants comprise a diverse set of substances and particles. Attention has intensified on the possible human health impacts of micro- and nanoplastics, PFAS and related contaminants. This brief provides an assessment of the current science, setting out what is known, what is indicated by emerging evidence, and what remains uncertain.

A final report from an inquiry into the extent, regulation and management of PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Australia. The report presents the evidence received, and the committee views and recommendations. It provides 47 recommendations. Much of the evidence highlighted the difficulties in establishing a conclusive causal link between PFAS exposure and adverse health...

This inquiry was established after media reports revealed that elevated levels of PFAS 'forever chemicals' had been detected in parts of Sydney’s drinking water. The report concludes no single jurisdiction can tackle this problem alone and recommends the government work with state and federal governments to support the phase-out of all non-essential uses of PFAS...

Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used chemicals that do not readily break down in the environment. Regulators face considerable challenges in determining which PFAS warrant regulation. This paper considers case studies of how different jurisdictions have approached these challenges, which PFAS they have chosen to regulate, and current debates that are shaping these...