from Gayle Sloan, CEO Waste Levies: The Economic Lever Australia Cannot Ignore Australia’s waste challenge is not a mystery. We are simply generating too much waste — and expecting the
from Gayle Sloan, CEO 2026 feels busier than ever for WARR, maybe it’s because there is so much to do and as an industry, we know what needs to be
from Gayle Sloan, CEO As 2025 draws to a close, I want to reflect on a year of genuine achievement for WMRR and for our sector — and to set
from Gayle Sloan, CEO September is always an important month for WMRR — it’s when the Board and management come together for our annual Strategy Day to take stock of
Circularity Metrics for Australia’s States and Territories (2010-2024)
WMRR’s State of the Nation Waste and Resource Recovery (WARR) Report 2026 provides a comprehensive overview of Australia’s waste and resource recovery sector, examining material flows, infrastructure capacity, levy settings,
This fact sheet provides a summary of landfill levy rates across all Australian states and territories for 2025-26, along with an overview of hypothecation arrangements — the mechanisms by which
New national data shows that investment in Australian recycling is delivering welcome progress, but the same reports also confirm why infrastructure investment must be matched by action to prevent waste
2 September 2026 The voluntary administration of an Adelaide recycler must be an inflection point for Australia’s environment ministers. and one that moves packaging reform to the top of the
25 August 2026 The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) has welcomed the Victorian Parliament’s balanced and evidence-based report into the development and expansion of waste-to-energy infrastructure. WMRR CEO
3 August 2026 The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) has welcomed reports that packaging reform will return to the agenda at the next Environment Ministers’ Meeting
The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) is delighted to announce its Board of Directors for 2026-28 inclusive of a new National Vice President. Following a call
The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) has welcomed today’s Queensland Government announcement committing to deliver a Statewide Waste and Recycling Infrastructure Plan, describing it as an
WMRR submission – Right to Repair
WMRR submission – proposed amdts to reduce litter and boost recycling (15 June 2026)
WMRR has provided a formal submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into Australia’s Circular Economy, responding to the Commission’s draft report Australia’s Circular Economy: Unlocking the Opportunities. WMRR’s submission argues
WMRR has lodged a submission with the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Proposed Energy from Waste Facilities, strongly advocating for a regulatory framework that recognises EfW as legitimate residual waste infrastructure
This position paper sets out WMRR’s policy position on waste levy reform across Australian jurisdictions, updated for the 2025-26 budget cycle. WMRR’s position is that waste levies are one of
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WMRR Wrap-Up | Week Ending 2 May 2026 POLICY & ADVOCACY Fuel Access Roundtable HeldWMRR hosted a member roundtable this week to discuss the ongoing fuel supply and cost challenges
WMRR Wrap-Up | Week Ending 18 April 2026 POLICY & ADVOCACY Board Communiqué ReleasedThe April 2026 Board Communiqué has been published, covering the Board’s discussion of fuel costs, the upcoming
WMRR Wrap-Up | Week Ending 21 March 2026 POLICY & ADVOCACY Three Media Releases This MonthWMRR issued three media releases in March: welcoming the QLD Waste Infrastructure Roadmap (19 March),
WMRR Wrap-Up | Week Ending 7 March 2026 POLICY & ADVOCACY Board Meets for First Time in 2026The WMRR Board held its first meeting of 2026 on Friday 6 March.
