Robertson releases Mt Isa lead levels figures
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Mr Robertson says initial legal advice recommended the Qld Govt not publish the figures. (ABC TV - file image)
Queensland Health Minister Stephen Robertson says the latest figures show 12 Mount Isa children in the state's north-west still have elevated levels of lead in their blood.
Mr Robertson says initial legal advice recommended the Queensland Government not publish the figures, but he is now releasing them.
He says that of the 45 children found to have elevated levels of lead in their blood in May, 12 who were re-tested still have levels above what is recommended.
Mr Robertson has told Parliament that 10 children have dropped below that mark, while 23 did not undergo retesting.
"We continue to work closely with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding environmental sampling and monitoring," he said.
"Queensland Health continues to work closely with families of the children who've been identified as having elevated blood lead levels.
"Each of the families of the children with elevated lead levels has been given advice on methods to reduce their child's exposure to lead."
