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Child’s hands allegedly catch fire touching Questacon plasma globe



Federal department faces $1.5 million fine after spark from exhibit allegedly ignites alcohol-based hand sanitiser provided by science museum and used by nine-year-oldThe federal department that runs Questacon could be fined up to $1.5 million after a child’s hands were allegedly set on fire during a visit to the Canberra museum.The nine-year-old was seriously burned after allegedly interacting with a hands-on exhibit at the National Science and Technology Centre in July 2022. Continue reading…



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Author : Daisy Dumas

Publish date : 2024-08-07 05:52:59

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