Firefighter Chemical Review — Extension to Review Additional Chemical Substances

18 March 2026

Firefighter Chemical Review — Extension to Review Additional Chemical Substances

Overview

Chemical Review (April 2018) to develop toxicological profiles for 132 chemicals listed as contaminants within the RAAF Base, Point Cook former fire training area.

The Firefighter Chemical Review – Extension to Review Additional Chemical Substances reviews an additional 78 chemicals.

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Firefighter Chemical Review Report

18 March 2026
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Firefighter Chemical Review Report

Overview

DVA has commissioned an independent ADF Firefighter Chemical Review (April 2018) to develop toxicological profiles for 132 chemicals listed as contaminants within the RAAF Base, Point Cook former fire training area.

The review determined how the chemicals (and adverse health outcomes) fit within the Repatriation Medical Authority Statements of Principles regime. The Firefighter Chemical Review was undertaken by Dr David Douglas at Douglas Consulting Australia. The review report is now available:

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