Abbreviations

APCOAustralian Packaging Covenant Organisation
EMExplanatory Memorandum
NCTRSNational TV & Computer Recycling Scheme
PICPrior Informed Consent
VCAVinyl Council Australia
WALGAWestern Australian Local Government Association

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About this inquiry

The bill would amend the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 (the Act) to implement Australia’s international obligations in relation to plastic wastes, bring the regulatory powers under the Act into line with contemporary Commonwealth legislation, and improve the administrative efficiency of the Act.