Parliamentary Inquiry into PFAS disposal

The Environment, Resources and Development Committee of Parliament commenced an Inquiry into Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminated waste disposal in 2021. Thirty three submissions were made by members of the community and organisations, including the EPA. Submissions closed on Wednesday 6 October 2021 and further information about the Committee and the inquiry can be found on the Committee’s website.

In its submission, the EPA proposed to develop siting factors to inform the assessment of future proposals for PFAS waste disposal locations. The Committee delivered an interim report before the last State election that recommended a process by which appropriate sites might be identified would be appropriate.

The preliminary recommendations of the Committee strongly recommend that the economic and environmental consequences of SA continuing its reliance upon other jurisdictions accepting South Australia’s waste be considered.

Click here to view the EPA submission.