Dozens of pre-eminent neurologists in Australia are calling on the chemical regulator to ban paraquat, a controversial herbicide that has been linked to the development of Parkinson's disease (Oct 2024) Article

[Michael Harrop]

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-28/neurologists-doctors-call-for-paraquat-ban-over-parkinsons-link/104502044

Grain growers argue the herbicide is vital to crop production and say a ban could severely impact food supply and sustainable farming practices.


What's next:

Public submissions close tomorrow, with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicine Authority due to make a decision on paraquat in February.

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