[Greens-Media] Tulla Toxic Dump cancer study a cause for concern

[Elizabeth.Ingham at parliament.vic.gov.au]

Greens MLC Colleen Hartland has called for immediate, strong government 
action following today's release of a community-funded study reporting a 
fourfold increase in cancer rates clustered around the Tullamarine Toxic 
Dump.

"The Terminate Tullamarine Dump Action Group (TTDAG) has long held fears 
about health impacts in the area."

"In the TTDAG study released today, the health impacts are reported as 
being clustered around the dump site, whereas the Department of Human 
Services study a few years ago was designed to dillute any health impacts 
in the area close to the Dump by studying a very broad area."

"The TTDAG study was undertaken by a community group, so it is naturally 
limited in scope, but I hope the government will not use this as an excuse 
to dismiss the findings."

"The government should instigate a comprehensive independent health survey 
of people living close to the Tulla Toxic Dump", said Colleen Hartland.

For comment: Colleen Hartland - 9689 6373

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Liz Ingham
Office of Colleen Hartland MLC
Western Metropolitan Region

A: 75 Victoria Street, Seddon 3011
P: 9689 6373
M: 0409 333 595
F: 9689 6227
E: elizabeth.ingham at parliament.vic.gov.au
W: http://mps.vic.greens.org.au

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