We welcome the announcement
that an in-principle agreement has been reached in the class action in respect
to PFAS contamination in Williamtown, Katherine and Oakey.
These communities have been severely affected by PFAS contamination which
leached from neighbouring RAAF bases.
The Williamtown, Katherine and Oakey communities have consistently shown
courage, strength and determination throughout this gruelling process, and we
are relieved that the government has decided not to drag them through the
courts.
We wait in anticipation for finalisation of this agreement.
We note the statement by Ministers Reynolds and Chester that this is not the
end of engagement with these communities.