PFAS Investigation and Management Program

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has reviewed guidance on (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) PFAS in drinking water as part of an update to the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

More information can be found on the NHMRC's Review of PFAS in Australian drinking water page.

Defence’s national PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) Investigation and Management Program works with industry leading partners and world class research groups to investigate and remediate PFAS contamination and support impacted communities.

Defence works with federal, state and local authorities in managing PFAS contamination. The program is open and transparent with key reports and verified test results published online.

The program’s PFAS management teams are located across Australia, providing information and support regarding PFAS to local communities.

Defence PFAS Program Snapshot (PDF, 830.05 KB)

Community information sessions

Defence holds regular information sessions for communities affected by PFAS contamination from Defence sites. These sessions cover progress in remediation, outcomes of ongoing monitoring, community support and opportunities to learn more from the PFAS Investigation and Management Program team.

Details for upcoming community information sessions will be published once scheduled.

PFAS investigation and management program