There’s been a lot of talk about reforming the waste management sector in Australia, with governments agreeing to a new National Waste Policy and ongoing commitments to Product Stewardship. After 6 months of talk there has been little to no action and we need to press the action button and make decisions. State and federal governments need to hear from the people who know how to fix the problem – the Recycling and Waste Sector.

It’s time to tell government what we expect!

WMAA, in association with its partners in the National Recycling Initiative - ACOR and Boomerang Alliance - invite you to our summit to be held on June 3 & 4 at the Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn Street in Sydney. For the first time ever, delegates from each stakeholder group – industry, local government and green groups - will come together to debate the priorities and decide on what we jointly expect of government. Registered delegates will be invited to nominate priority issues and submit concise position papers for the Summit members to consider. Recommendations will be put to every state and federal government for consideration at the upcoming July meeting of federal and state Environment Ministers and we will seek a considered response for Enviro 2010.

The event features an evening cocktail event hosted by NSW Environment Minister Frank Sartor on 3 June 2010; and Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has been invited to outline his vision for action under his National Waste Policy.

Don’t miss the only opportunity to attend one of the most important waste and recycling events of the year.  Put forward your opinions, nominate the priorities and help build a cross stakeholder position to influence government.

Summit registration includes morning and afternoon tea and lunch on both days plus a cocktail function ticket. Additional cocktail function tickets may be purchased separately.

To make a submission with a recommendation for consideration at the summit please visit www.nationalrecyclinginitiative.com.au for instructions.