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How lack of plastic bottles is causing a medical supply shortage

Matthew Kelly
April 9 2020 - 6:00am

One of Australia's largest producers of pharmaceutical grade hygiene and cleaning products says the 'hollowing out' of Australia's manufacturing industry has contributed to the shortage of urgently needed medical supplies.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.