Product stewardship extends the responsibility for environmental impact of a product to everyone involved in its life-cycle; not only manufacturers but also retailers, consumers and recyclers etc. The Product Stewardship Bill 2011 was passed by Parliament on 22 June 2011. It provides the framework to effectively manage the environmental, health and safety impacts of products in Australia. It forms part of the National Waste Policy and includes voluntary, co-regulatory and mandatory product … [Read more...]
National Waste Policy: Less waste more resources
The policy has a number of strategies for how govenments will support improved waste management and resource recovery. These include the Australian Packaging Covenant and proposed national product stewardship legislation. The aims of the National Waste Policy are to: avoid the generation of waste, reduce the amount of waste (including hazardous waste) for disposal manage waste as a resource ensure that waste treatment, disposal, recovery and re-use is undertaken in a safe, scientific … [Read more...]
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 (Commonwealth)
The Act has been replaced by the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, which is administered by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. … [Read more...]
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Commonwealth)
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act focuses on the protection of matters of national environmental significance. State and territory governments have responsibility for matters of state and local significance. The Act requires Government approval to undertake any projects, developments or other activities that may have a significant impact on the environment, indigenous heritage, historic places, biodiversity and other matters that are listed under the Act. See … [Read more...]
Energy Efficiency Opportunities Act 2006 (Commonwealth)
The Act was repealed in 2014 and the program closed. For more information about the program and its outcomes see http://eex.gov.au/energy-management/energy-efficiency-opportunities/ … [Read more...]
