Recent media coverage and growing public discussion about paraquat have prompted many questions from people living with Parkinson’s, their families, carers, and health professionals.
At the same time, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is expected to release its decision on the current review of paraquat. While that decision remains pending, there have been important developments since the 2024 consultation process, including new research findings, international regulatory actions, and legal proceedings overseas.
To help our community stay informed, Fight Parkinson’s is hosting a special online session providing an update on the latest evidence and developments.
Hosted by Dr Wes Thevathasan, this session will explore:
- The evidence regarding pesticides and Parkinson’s
- New research findings and developments since the 2024 consultation
- International regulatory reviews and actions
- Legal developments and emerging issues overseas
- What happens next as we await the Australian regulatory decision
Please note that this session will address pre-submitted questions only. Questions asked during the live session will not be answered. Once registered, you will receive a link to submit your questions in advance.
We encourage anyone interested in this important topic to join us.
This event will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform.
- You can register by selecting the Register Now button
- We’ll send you a Join Link via email. Please check your junk/spam folders
- When you join the event, your camera and microphone will be turned off but you will be able to turn them on
- You can contact us on (03) 8809 0400 or email [email protected]
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