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...
NWRIC Submission to the Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit Units (Sep 2022)
An independent expert panel is reviewing the integrity of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) under the Emissions Reduction Fund. The purpose of the Review is to ensure that ACCUs and Australia’s carbon crediting framework are strong and credible and will be...
Inside Waste: Regulations need overhaul to get confidence back into market
Article published in Inside Waste 5 September 2022 The National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) has investments in major landfills, transfer stations, resource recovery facilities (including advanced manufacturing), firming power facilities, collection...
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water publishes Waste Export Data Viewer
On 30 August 2022, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water released the Waste Export data viewer. The viewer presents data on waste exported by jurisdiction, destination, material group, and amount exported (in both tonnes and AUD). There...