Recommendations
Recommendation 1
6.14 The
committee recommends that Defence immediately review its provision of water and
replacement of water infrastructure to affected residents to ensure it is
sufficient to meet their needs.
Recommendation 2
6.19 The
committee recommends that the Commonwealth Government, with the advice of the
NSW Department of Primary Industries, develop an initial compensation package
for the commercial fishermen affected by the closures of Fullerton Cove and
Tilligerry Creek.
Recommendation 3
6.23 The
committee recommend that Defence examine providing additional mental health and
counselling support services to those affected by contamination at RAAF Base
Williamtown.
Recommendation 4
6.26 The
committee recommends that Defence and the NSW Government examine establishing a
joint taskforce to coordinate the response of government agencies to the
contamination from RAAF Base Williamtown.
Recommendation 5
6.32 The
committee recommends the Commonwealth Government commit to voluntarily acquire
property and land which is no longer fit for purpose due to PFOS/PFOA
contamination from RAAF Base Williamtown.
Recommendation 6
6.35 The
committee recommends that if PFOS/PFOA contamination from RAAF Base Williamtown
causes permanent or long-term fishing closures, the Commonwealth Government
should:
- commit to compensate and purchase
the relevant rights of fisherman affected; and
- establish an industry transition
program for affected commercial fishermen to assist them relocate or transfer
to other industries.
Recommendation 7
6.41 The
committee recommends that Defence arrange and fund a program of blood tests for
residents in the investigation area on an annual basis.
Recommendation 8
6.43 The
committee recommends that Defence release a policy statement to clarify its
environmental obligations and responsibilities for contamination which spreads
to non-Commonwealth land. In particular, it should clarify the capacity of
State and Territory environment regulation to apply to its activities.
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