Government sues 3M for $2 billion over PFAS contamination | 7NEWS
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The Australian Federal Government has launched a $2 billion lawsuit against manufacturing giant 3M over PFAS contamination from firefighting foam at 28 defence sites across the country. The legal action seeks to recover over $400 million already paid in compensation to affected communities and cover future remediation costs. 3M has stated it will defend itself against the claims, which represent the largest legal action ever brought by the Commonwealth. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9hzoe68ibpttheragdgi Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@7newsaustralia Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ X » https://x.com/7NewsAustralia 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Mornin
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