In 2016-17, 912,000 tonnes of waste were transported
from other States for disposal in Queensland.1 In
response, the Queensland Government intends to introduce a levy on
waste in early 2019.
HAS THE LEVY BEEN PASSED BY THE QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT?
Not yet. The Waste Reduction and Recycling (Waste Levy) and
Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 (Qld) (Bill)
was introduced to the Legislative Assembly on 6 September 2018.
A report is due by 22 October 2018.
WHEN WILL THE LEVY COMMENCE?
The Bill proposes that the levy commence on 4 March 2019.
WHAT IS THE WASTE LEVY ZONE AND WHERE DOES IT APPLY?
The waste levy applies to waste generated in or disposed of in
the 38 local council areas designated by regulation as in the
'waste levy zone'. The zone includes all of South-East
Queensland and covers 90% of Queensland's population.
