Paraquat will continue to be used in Australia despite 70 countries banning weedkiller over Parkinson’s disease fears
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-06-23 16:02 UTC+10:00
Section: Agriculture
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Health, Lifestyle, Australia, Food & Agriculture
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Herbicide manufacturer Sygenta had reservations dating back to 1970s but regulator says tighter controls, including phasing out backpack sprayers, can protect workers
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