Event on 05 July, 2005
Parliamentary Inquiry into Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
ME/CFS SA has been advocating for the needs of people with MCS since 2003.
2003 - Motion in SA Parliament
MOTION:- MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY
The Hon. SANDRA KANCK: I move:
That the Legislative Council requests the Social Development Committee to inquire into and report on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, with particular reference to:–
I. | Which chemicals or chemical compounds are responsible for the majority of symptoms of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and how exposure to them can be minimised; |
II. | The effect of chemical exposure on human fertility; |
III. | The comparative status in other countries of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity as a diagnosed medical condition; |
IV. | Best practice guidelines in Australia and overseas for the handling of chemicals to reduce chemical exposure; |
V. | Current chemical usage practices by Local Government and State Government Departments and changes that could be made to reduce chemical exposure to both workers and the public; and |
VI. | The ways in which South Australians with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity might more effectively access sources of support through government agencies. |
Passed unanimously, 9 July 2003
2005 - Parliament of South Australia Inquiry into Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Twenty Second Report of the Social Development Committe
5 July 2005
2008 - Studies on Self-Reported Multiple Chemical Sensitivity in SA
The prevalence of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) in South Australia is
unknown and was sought through population-based telephone surveys of
approximately 4000 adults. These surveys revealed a 1% self-reported MCS
prevalence but also a more general hypersensitivity prevalence of about
16%. Symptomology and symptom severity suggest a significant negative
impact of environmental chemicals in the community.D James Fitzgerald
Scientific Services, Department of Health, Adelaide
Last edited: 09 April, 2022