Government scraps waste minimisation policies

Summarised by Centrist

The government has paused four waste minimisation policies, aiming to reduce costs and give councils more flexibility. Environment Minister Penny Simmonds emphasised that councils can still apply for grants through the Waste Minimisation Fund to develop recycling and composting schemes. “This approach allows councils to choose what works best for their communities,” she said. Critics claim the decision slows progress, but government support remains available.

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