Government fined after girl, 9, burnt at Questacon A government department has been fined more than $100,000 for second-degree burns a child received at Questacon after she touched a plasma globe. AAP · Sep 24
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Child’s hands allegedly catch fire touching Questacon plasma globe Federal department faces $1.5m fine after spark from exhibit allegedly ignites alcohol-based hand sanitiser provided by science museum and used by nine-year-old The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2024
Museum faces fine after child burnt by plasma globe A science museum has been charged over an incident in which a child was allegedly burned when touching a plasma globe after using hand sanitiser. AAP · Aug 7, 2024
Long-term investment for industry flagged for budget Industry Minister Ed Husic says the government will look to target investment in sectors that need help to ensure Australia is able to meet future challenges. The New Daily · May 1, 2023
Major partnership between science centre Questacon and Shell to end after four decades Climate campaigners welcome move as community pressure over fossil fuel sponsorships and advertising grows The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2022
Fossil fuels in schools: industry faces pushback in fight for hearts and minds of next generation Business efforts to get pro-fossil fuel material into classrooms experience opposition due to role in climate change The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2022