Inquiry into recycling and waste management

The inquiry examined municipal and industrial recycling and the crisis in Victoria’s recycling and waste management system. Amongst other things, the inquiry investigated: 

• the Victorian government’s responsibility to establish and maintain a coherent, efficient and environmentally responsible approach to waste management, including assistance to local councils
• whether the China National Sword policy was anticipated and responded to properly 
• short and long-term solutions to the recycling and waste management system crisis 
• strategies to reduce waste generation and better manage all waste.