Federal government sues 3M over PFAS contamination

The Australian government is suing multinational industrial company 3M in the largest ever claim brought by the Commonwealth. The legal action will seek damages in relation to PFAS contamination across defence sites throughout Australia, alleging the company withheld information about their products.The Australian government is suing multinational industrial company 3M in the largest ever claim brought by the Commonwealth.The legal action will seek damages in relation to PFAS contamination across defence sites throughout Australia, alleging the company withheld information about their products.