Forever chemicals: The Govt's largest ever lawsuit

May 31, 2026

In case you missed it, the Federal Government has launched its largest ever court case against a company… and it’s all to do with forever chemicals.

The landmark $2 billion case deals with concerns around how forever chemicals impact local environments and the health of Australians that have existed for decades. 

So what even are forever chemicals? We’ll tell you what you need to know in today’s podcast.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Elliot LawryProducer: Rosa Bowden

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Forever chemicals: The Govt's largest ever lawsuit