Victoria's Legislative Assembly has refused to consider legislation passed by the Legislative Council that would impose a 10-cent deposit on beverage containers, refundable on their return, while the Tasmanian Government has responded cautiously to a feasibility study proposing a 20-cent levy.
An OECD review of Australia's environmental performance says serious breaches are 'inadequately prosecuted' in some jurisdictions and recommends that enforcement be strengthened, especially against big polluters.
The OECD also says voluntary measures often don't have 'meaningful' monitoring and compliance mechanisms and recommends greater use of economic instruments.
