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J Law Med
; 26(2): 480-487, 2018 Dec.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30574731
ABSTRACT
This article explores the benefits likely to arise from Australia's ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury with regard to reducing public health risks from mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants. The current legislative frameworks regulating mercury pollution are critiqued, an exploration of the international approaches is undertaken, and recommendations are made aiming to produce a stronger, more stringent and long-term mercury protection policy for Australian communities.