Publication of National Waste Policy Implementation Report 2011
The Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, on behalf of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Standing Council on Environment and Water, has released the National Waste Policy Implementation Report 2011.
The report outlines progress against the National Waste Policy and the National Waste Policy Implementation Plan milestones to the end of 2011. The results showcase the clear benefits of a collaborative approach across government and industry.
Content for the report has been provided by all Australian jurisdictions. The report recognises that, as well as collaborative efforts, parallel work is under way within individual jurisdictions, under the National Waste Policy banner. Key achievements of states and territories have been included in the report.
The National Waste Policy Implementation Report 2011 can be accessed from: http://www.scew.gov.au/strategic-priorities/national-waste-policy.html.
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