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Tougher lead emission limit dropped after smelter pushback

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Three years ago, Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority proposed tighter a lead emission limit for Hobart's zinc smelter to bring the state into line with national standards — but after pushback from the operator, that plan was dropped.

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Tougher lead emission limit dropped after smelter pushback

Three years ago, Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority proposed tighter a lead emission limit for Hobart's zinc smelter to bring the state into line with national standards — but after pushback from the operator, that plan was dropped.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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