Judge rebukes Williamtown steering committee members for Facebook comments

Matthew Kelly
Updated June 7 2020 - 9:31am, first published June 5 2020 - 12:32pm
Money can't bring it back: Justice Lee acknowledged there would be some class action members who were unhappy with the compensation amount.
Money can't bring it back: Justice Lee acknowledged there would be some class action members who were unhappy with the compensation amount.

The Federal Court has approved an historic $212 million class action settlement for PFAS contamination caused by the Commonwealth at Williamtown, Oakey and Katherine.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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