Federal pollution of groundwater

I am not easily upset,  but the ABC's excellent review of the pollution of groundwater by Defence is a reminder of huge risks that would and should have been avoided . Having worked with Defence in my career its clear they can be a law unto themselves,The risk with them is profound .

Federal politicians like Bob Hawke are also clearly implicated because they should have properly reviewed the environmental risks on placing the base near Katherine for example.  
Politicians who promise industry to an electorate MUST have the courage to qualify their promises in the light of independent review of WHERE and HOW such developments should occur.

When I was working in SW Victoria,  we would never allow an industry using long life chemicals and surfactants to use them in groundwater recharge areas, Any extensive use would be required to use those chemicals ONLY in the many areas where surface water pollution can managed and controlled.  

Since the Victorian government messed around with environmental review in the early 22nd century it would not surprise me that serious avoidable planning and practice failures are now occurring across Australia .
There is no need  or excuse for anyone to pollute or risk polluting our precious groundwater resources

The federal government must support the training and application of earth planners in all states so that all industry changes and general practice are reviewed.
 This regional focus  wouldn't cost the earth and it would prevent this impossible scenario of trying to clean up after a failure,  A no brainer!