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Australia’s Most Populous State Moves to Regulate Handling, Disposal of Lithium Batteries Amid Fire Incidents

Fire and Rescue NSW have dealt with 384 lithium-ion battery incidents since 2024, according to the NSW government
Australia’s Most Populous State Moves to Regulate Handling, Disposal of Lithium Batteries Amid Fire Incidents
An image showing fire after a lithium battery was said to explode at a Sydney hostel. Courtesy of Fire and Rescue NSW
Monica O’Shea
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The New South Wales (NSW) government has introduced new laws for the handling and disposing of lithium batteries to help prevent dangerous fires.

Lithium batteries have been causing fires nearly daily in NSW, leading to injuries and the destruction of homes.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]