[no bill text published] New Infringement and Exemption Rules for Beverage Containers and Plastic Bags
Environment Protection (Beverage Containers and Plastic Bags) Legislation Amendment (Expansion of CDS and Other Matters) Bill 2025
Introduced by: Joshua Burgoyne (CLP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The law changes when infringement notices are given for beverage container and plastic bag offences.
The list of containers exempt from the Container Deposit Scheme changes.
The Minister takes over certain powers previously held by the NT EPA.
The CEO takes over other specific administrative roles previously held by the NT EPA.
The law updates how refund amounts are paid from reverse vending machines.
New protections from liability are added for people acting under the Act.