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Qld Alumina fined over destructive aerosol release
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A central Queensland refinery has been fined more than $100,000 for releasing damaging aerosol spray last year.
Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) pleaded guilty in the Gladstone Magistrates Court to allowing the release of caustic aerosol spray from its refinery in November 2012.
The spray damaged cars and houses nearby.
QAL has already paid out more than $100,000 in compensation.
Yesterday, the company was ordered to pay a fine of $125,000, plus $9,000 in legal costs.
State Environment Minister Andrew Powell says it sends a clear message to the industry.
"Those companies that do the wrong thing will be caught, there are consequences, we will prosecute, and as this case shows there are significant penalties," he said.
A conviction has been recorded against QAL.
Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) pleaded guilty in the Gladstone Magistrates Court to allowing the release of caustic aerosol spray from its refinery in November 2012.
The spray damaged cars and houses nearby.
QAL has already paid out more than $100,000 in compensation.
Yesterday, the company was ordered to pay a fine of $125,000, plus $9,000 in legal costs.
State Environment Minister Andrew Powell says it sends a clear message to the industry.
"Those companies that do the wrong thing will be caught, there are consequences, we will prosecute, and as this case shows there are significant penalties," he said.
A conviction has been recorded against QAL.
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