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HISTORICAL FACTS: Shocking toxic herbicide approved for ongoing use - Caught on Camera

Cotton growers are allowed to continue using a toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians risk ongoing toxic chemical exposure increasing their chances of Parkinson's and other diseases after a controversial weedkiller was approved for restricted use, an advocacy group warns.

Paraquat and diquat will remain available for use after the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority delivered its final decision on Tuesday following a 30-year review into the chemicals' impacts on human health and the environment.

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