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01/12/2025

Waste Regulation and Stewardship

Regulator function

Waste Management - regulating the export of waste plastic, paper glass and tyres; regulating exports of hazardous waste; administering product stewardship schemes.

Legislation
  • Hazardous Waste Act 1989
  • Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 2000
  • Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020
Regulated community
  • Manufacturers
  • Importers and exporters
  • Suppliers and consumers in the waste and recycling sector
Portfolio
Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Internal to department / external
Internal
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
4 November 2024
Regulator Statement of Intent
Statement of Intent
Regulator Statement of Intent date
3 December 2024
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