In a move designed to ensure electronic devices and other products don't become waste as soon as they are faulty, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg today instructed the Productivity Commission to investigate "the right to repair".
Federal Waste Minister Trevor Evans has amended the government's waste Bill to secure House of Representatives support, and has foreshadowed a tougher approach on used packaging.
Environment Minister Sussan Ley today warned industries responsible for wastes of concern that they will be subject to mandatory stewardship schemes if they don't take voluntary action.
Labor has criticised the Morrison government for not attempting to claw back $8 million that Caltex received through a "technical loophole" in a used oil stewardship scheme.
The federal government will soon release a new plan to tackle plastic pollution, as well as updated procurement guidelines with strengthened sustainability provisions, a Senate inquiry has heard.
The Morrison government has drafted a waste Bill that would replace the Product Stewardship Act, and establish a new licensing regime for waste exporters.