Circular Economy Act 2023
| Circular Economy Act 2023 | |
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| Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly | |
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| Citation | A2023-39 |
| Assented to | 8 November 2023 |
| Commenced |
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| Introduced by | Chris Steel MLA, Minister for Transport and City Services |
| Status: Current legislation | |
The Circular Economy Act 2023 is an act of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly relating to the promotion of a circular economy. The goal of the act is to facilitate the design and manufacturing of resource efficient "durable, repairable, reusable, recyclable or compostable" products.[1]
Background
[edit]The Minister for Transport and City Services, Chris Steel, published the ACT Government's Circular Economy Strategy and Action Plan on 28 August 2023.[2] The bill was passed as accompannying legislation to implement the strategy.[2]
Provisions
[edit]The legislation establishes a framework supporting waste reduction.[3]
The legislation requires that food collection systems are established by food businesses.[4]
Problematic or toxic non-plastic products can be banned through regulation under the act after a public consultation is held.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Institute for Sustainable Futures (2025). "Research Appendix: Integrating circular economy climate & biodiversity" (PDF). Circular Australia. Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 July 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ a b Bushnell, Ian (31 August 2023). "Legislation to give new Circular Economy Strategy teeth". Region Canberra. Archived from the original on 6 July 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Korycki, Lisa (31 August 2023). "ACT introduces new laws for circular economy". Waste Management Review. Archived from the original on 12 September 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Evans, Steve (28 August 2023). "New ACT government legislation will mandate recycling and food collection systems". The Canberra Times. Archived from the original on 6 July 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Korycki, Lisa (31 October 2023). "Circular economy legislation passes in a first for the ACT". Waste Management Review. Archived from the original on 6 July 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.