Zali Steggall (Warringah, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the Minister for the Environment and the Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management for moving these amendments and taking the time to meet with me. I had originally intended to move my own amendments but many of these are sufficiently resolved by the government amendments. In relation to amendment No. 2 it will now read 'to develop' a circular economy instead of just 'to promote', which is consistent with my own concerns and those of the industry, that we get on with the job of developing a circular economy. We must ensure that we tackle this issue head-on and are audacious with our goals. Just like our peers in the European Union, we can and should develop a circular economy in Australia.

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