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NT:Toxic gas-plant leaks prompt boost to air monitoring

Public concern over toxic leaks from gas plants near urban hubs has prompted new territory laws to boost air pollution monitoring, paid for by industry.

Northern Territory Environment Minister Josh Burgoyne has announced legislation to deliver monitoring of specific industrial pollutants in Darwin, Palmerston and surrounds.

The monitoring will be paid for by industry and the pollution data will be publicly available online, he told reporters in Darwin on Monday.

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