The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has made a submission to the Productivity Commission’s consultation for the Inquiry on Opportunities in the Circular Economy.
The submission said local governments are key national partners in resource management by supporting and brokering their communities’ social and economic development and providing infrastructure and services which enable regional economies to function.
As one of local governments’ major services, waste management and reducing operating and environmental costs is a major focus for councils.
ALGA also advocated for waste avoidance, mandatory extended producer responsibility and greater ongoing support for community education and awareness around resource use and waste.
Read the full submission here.
