Australia’s Emerging PFAS Regime

What the 2025 reforms means for government, industry and insurers

Australia’s PFAS regulatory landscape is shifting rapidly. With a national ban on manufacturing and importing PFOS, PFOA and PFHxS now in effect, PFAS has moved from a historic contamination issue to a critical compliance, litigation and commercial risk.

New frameworks including NEMP 3.0, stricter drinking water guideline values and expanded IChEMS controls are driving tougher expectations for environmental management, supply chain oversight and product stewardship. Organisations now face growing pressure to identify PFAS in their operations and transition to safer alternatives.

At the same time, major PFAS class actions have created strong precedents for significant financial exposure, highlighting the need for proactive governance, early risk assessment and a reassessment of insurance coverage.

Across regulators, manufacturers, water utilities and property sectors, PFAS has become a mainstream business risk with clear ESG, legal and financial implications.

The 2025 PFAS Regime Report summarises these fast moving reforms and explains what they mean for organisations facing new compliance pressures, legal exposure and operational risk. It offers clear guidance on how to prepare for the changes, manage liability and respond to increasing scrutiny, making it an essential resource for anyone needing to stay ahead of Australia’s evolving PFAS landscape.

Download the 2025 PFAS Regime Report