❓ The question seeks assurance that the metropolitan/Peel waste levy will not extend to regional local governments. The answer avoids a categorical denial, indicating potential future consideration subject to public consultation.
AnsweredQoN 998Legislative Assembly
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Can the Government categorically rule out the $85 per tonne Waste Levy which will be paid by Metropolitan and Peel local governments from July 1 2024, will not be extended to regional local governments in the future?
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Answered
16 April 2024
Responded by
Minister for Environment
Response time
6 days
A review of the waste levy, released in May 2023, noted arguments for and against applying a levy to areas outside of the current Perth metropolitan region boundary. Any consideration of options to expand the boundary of the waste levy would require public consultation as part of a regulatory impact assessment process.
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