Environment quality

Hazardous waste

Hazardous Waste Policy Reference Group

Role of the Policy Reference Group

The Hazardous Waste Act Policy Reference Group provides advice to the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts on the operation of the Hazardous Waste Act and related issues arising from Australia's implementation of the Basel Convention. Policy Reference Group members are required to canvass and present the views of the parties they represent.

The Policy Reference Group is a consultative forum for major stakeholders including up to thirty representatives of industry, trade unions, environment groups and overseas development groups. The Group meets as required.

* Contact us

For further information in relation to the international movement of hazardous waste please contact:

Hazardous Waste Section
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
Phone: 02 6274 1411
Fax: 02 6274 1164
Email: hwa@environment.gov.au

You are welcome to call in and see us by appointment.

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