Algal 'disaster' request never formally made, bloom chief tells inquiry

According to a report by ABC Australia… The SA government has never formally requested that the Commonwealth declare the algal bloom a “national disaster”, a senior bureaucrat has told a parliamentary inquiry — despite a state minister “advocating” for such a response three months ago. complete report is on below link. Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-08/algal-bloom-parliamentary-inquiry-told-of-marine-death-tolls/105866214