Introduction
This Select Committee was established on 25 September 2024 to inquire into and report on PFAS contamination in waterways and drinking water supplies throughout New South Wales.
Video recordings of hearings can be found on the NSW Parliament's YouTube channel.
Members
- Chair:
- Cate Faehrmann (The Greens, Legislative Council)
- Deputy Chair:
- Taylor Martin (Independent, Legislative Council)
- Members:
- Scott Barrett (The Nationals, Legislative Council)
- Greg Donnelly (Australian Labor Party, Legislative Council)
- Stephen Lawrence (Australian Labor Party, Legislative Council)
- Aileen MacDonald (Liberal Party, Legislative Council)
- Cameron Murphy (Australian Labor Party, Legislative Council)
Inquiries
During the current parliament, the following inquiries have been undertaken by the committee:
| Start date | Inquiry |
|---|---|
| Wed 25 September 2024 | PFAS contamination in waterways and drinking water supplies throughout New South Wales |
Reports and government responses
During the current parliament, the following reports and government responses have been tabled:
| Inquiry | Report tabled | Government response due |
|---|---|---|
| PFAS contamination in waterways and drinking water supplies throughout New South Wales | Thu 11 September 2025 | Wed 10 December 2025 |
Resolution establishing the committee
Minutes, NSW Legislative Council, 25 September 2024, item 36.
Contact us
Alex Stedman
- Role:
- Director Committees
- Phone:
- 9230 2253
- Email:
- pfas@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Elspeth Dyer
- Role:
- Principal Council Officer
- Phone:
- 9230 2214
- Email:
- pfas@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Tina Mrozowska
- Role:
- Council Officer
- Phone:
- 9230 3775
- Email:
- pfas@parliament.nsw.gov.au