Labor ditches new packaging laws to cut plastic waste, sparking unprecedented ‘scale and breadth of outrage’
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Anthony Albanese category. Published on September 11, 2026 • Originally reported by Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Anthony Albanese category. Published on September 11, 2026 • Originally reported by Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Federal environment department tells industry representatives the government does not want to ‘exacerbate cost of living pressures’
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The Albanese government has been accused of breaking a promise after it shelved a longstanding commitment to bring in packaging standards intended to force manufacturers and retailers to cut plastic waste.
The federal environment department told industry representatives via email last week that the promise would not be kept before the next election because the government did not want to “exacerbate cost of living pressures”.
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