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40,000 Australians Join Class Action Against Defence Department Over Land Contamination

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40,000 Australians Join Class Action Against Defence Department Over Land Contamination
A Napa County firefighter sprays foam on hot spots from a fire at a mobile home park following a reported 6.1 earthquake on August 24, 2014 in Napa, California. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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Over 40,000 Australians have joined a class-action suit against the Department of Defence for its use of toxic chemicals in fire-fighting foam and its poisonous effect on surrounding properties and life.

It’s the second action filed against the defence department. The first settled in February for a sum of $212.5 million (US$134.3 million).

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Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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