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Port Pirie, Blood Lead Levels

In reply to the Hon. T.A. FRANKS ().18 March 2025).

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): I am advised:

The diagnosis of acute lead toxicity was a result of laboratory tests conducted by PIRSA. Whilst no specific source of the lead was identified at the time of the reports, the condition of the animals suggested a point source rather than exposure over a long period.

PIRSA received approximately 14 reports of sick and dead birds and flying foxes observed in the Port Pirie area between 24 July and 14 September 2024.

The EPA was made aware of the sick and dead fauna by PIRSA as part of its investigations in October 2024. The EPA interviewed stakeholders, including PIRSA, the local council, Nyrstar, vets and animal welfare NGOs such as Bat Rescue SA. The investigation was unable to establish the specific source of the acute lead toxicity.

I am advised the EPA is unaware of any further acute lead toxicity cases having occurred since September 2024. Furthermore, the EPA met with Port Pirie Regional Council on 7 April 2025 who confirmed that they had not been notified of any additional acute lead toxicity cases since the 2024 incident.

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