Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances (PFAS)

Australian information portal

About PFAS

Find out about PFAS, their use, and their presence in the environment.

How might PFAS affect us?

Find out about PFAS exposure and what we know about potential health effects.

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Community member

Find general information about PFAS including how to access support, as well as information about site investigations near you.

Health professional

Links to information and practical guidance on health effects and research.

Policy maker

Links to Australian Government policies relevant to PFAS management.

Regulator

Find guidance on environmental management and roles and responsibilities.

Business

Find out whether PFAS contamination means anything for your business.

Researcher

Find out about Australian Government funded PFAS research initiatives.

Government action

Read about the Australian Government's wide range of activities to manage PFAS contamination, including research into health effects and clean-up technologies.

PFAS advice

Find national guidance and advice on PFAS matters, site investigations and management, and who to contact for information about PFAS in your state or territory.

Frequently asked questions

Need more information? Check out the answers to frequently asked questions about PFAS.

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl
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Health professional

Policy maker

Regulator

Business

Researcher

Australian Government

Site

Using this website

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl
Substances (PFAS)