National Roadmap Snapshot: Harmonising action on problematic and unnecessary plastics
The National Roadmap: Harmonising action on problematic and unnecessary plastics, developed by the National Plastics Harmonisation Working Group , outlines a process to work towards harmonisation. It provides a range of actions and timeframes for state and territory governments to better align initiatives for problematic and unnecessary plastics. The goal is to uphold Australian governments’ environmental ambition to tackle plastic pollution and reduce complexity for industry and consumers.
At the 10 December 2024 Environment Ministers Meeting, as reflected in the Communique, all Ministers, except Queensland, agreed to:
- release a summary of the National Roadmap: Harmonising action on problematic and unnecessary plastics
- work together to reduce variations on 24 items (not reversing existing measures)
- future action being coordinated and consistent to the extent possible.