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An open letter to Murray Watt

24 September 2026

On 1 Sep 2026, a DCCEEW bureaucrat wrote on an “Official” basis to packaging stakeholders that: “ The Minister (Murray Watt) has communicated that a new Commonwealth scheme for packaging will not be introduced in this term of Government ….” Mike Ritchie takes exception to that decision.

♻️ Tyre Stewardship Australia Market Development Fund

wastenot

26 August 2026

♻️ Tyre Stewardship Australia Market Development Fund

Looking to commercialise a product using tyre-derived material (TDM), trial a new application, or scale an existing solution?

What I learned about the State of Waste in Australia and NSW at Coffs 2026

MRA News

17 August 2026

What I learned about the State of Waste in Australia and NSW at Coffs 2026

More than two months have passed since the Coffs Harbour Waste Conference 2026, and it is time to reflect on what was heard and what it means for the sector.

Landfill

11 August 2026

What could the recycling/waste industry do with $2.7B per year in investment?

Most States in Australia now raise landfill levies. But what do they do with the funds collected?

Position Vacant – Senior Environmental Planner

Careers

10 August 2026

Position Vacant – Senior Environmental Planner

We are looking for a Senior Environmental Planner with at least 5 years experience to join our planning and approvals team in our Sydney, or Melbourne offices.