Governments today agreed on significant changes to their proposed bans on waste exports, and the federal government has signalled a review of the national environment protection measure on packaging.
The designers of a proposed industry-led battery stewardship scheme today agreed to seek ACCC approval for it, and resistance from two major battery companies is dissipating.
A NSW Court of Appeal decision that reshaped industry views on liability for waste and asbestos will stand, after the High Court refused a company's request to review the matter.
Great Barrier Reef envoy Warren Entsch will seek a national ban on nearly all single-use plastics, and has also warned climate change is an 'existential threat' to the Reef.
Environment Minister Sussan Ley has put battery manufacturers on notice that they will be forced to join a product stewardship scheme if they refuse to participate voluntarily.
The ACCC is investigating prices charged for processing NSW construction and demolition waste, after it last year approved Bingo Industries' acquisition of Dial-A-Dump to become the dominant company in the sector.
Energizer's opposition to a proposed comprehensive, voluntary battery recycling scheme remains steadfast, leaving environment ministers with the choice of either caving in or making it mandatory.