REPORT: GHG Emissions in Australia’s Waste and Recycling Sector
NWRIC engaged Ricardo Energy Environment and Planning to quantify the current level of direct (scope 1), indirect (scope 2), and avoided GHG emissions associated with the waste and recycling sector in Australia. This work will help establish the current waste sector’s...
REPORT: Economic Cost of Australia’s Paper and Cardboard Waste Export Restrictions
In March 2020, the Australian, State and Territory Governments, and the Australian Local Government Association, as members of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed that the export of waste of glass, plastic (including processed engineered fuel), tyres...
REPORT: Economic and Environment Benefits from an Australian Unprocessed Ferrous Scrap Metal Export Ban
Recently the National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) and the Australian Steel Institute called for a national ban on the export of unprocessed scrap metal. The call for change is premised on the onshoring of Australian company processing of ferrous scrap...
NWRIC response to ACCC Lithium-ion Batteries Issues Paper
The ACCC is seeking input on ways to reduce the significant fire and safety risks associated with lithium-ion batteries, which can overheat or explode, particularly when used, charged or stored incorrectly. An issues paper published on 8 December, will help the ACCC...
NWRIC letter in support of the review of the the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008 (Mar 2022)
NWRIC has written to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water expressing strong support of the review of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008 (NGERs (Measurement) Determination) methods for solid...
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NWRIC on Sky News [9 Jan 2023]: Recycling cost of recovery model is ‘not going to work’
National Waste and Recycling Industry Council CEO, Rick Ralph, speaks with The Hon. Gary Hardgrave on Sky News about the proposed tax for all recyclables exported after July 1. Click here to watch the segment on SkyNews.com.au
MEDIA RELEASE: New Recycling Tax on Business
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MEDIA RELEASE IN PDF FORMAT The Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water under Minister Tanya Plibersek’s watch is proposing to introduce a tax for all recyclables exported after July 1. In addition to charging exporters a...
NWRIC Submission to the Waste export cost recovery proposals and consultation paper (Dec 2022)
The consultation paper describes how the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (‘the department’) proposes to achieve cost recovery for the processed waste exports scheme from 1 July 2023. The department is consulting on two fee options and a...
NWRIC response to National Electric Vehicle Strategy: consultation paper (Oct 2022)
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (‘the department’) is seeking views on proposed goals, objectives and actions for the National Electric Vehicle Strategy. This feedback will help shape a truly national Strategy to ensure Australians...
NWRIC Submission to the Safeguard Mechanism reform: Consultation on draft legislation (Sep 2022)
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on options to reform the Safeguard Mechanism to help industry reduce emissions in line with Australia’s climate targets. This will strengthen Australia’s competitiveness in a...