Victoria’s Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee is seeking public submissions to its inquiry into the development and expansion of waste-to-energy (WtE) infrastructure in the state.
The committee will inquire into the suitability of existing WtE infrastructure plans and policies, including:
- the impact of WtE projects on residential communities and transport infrastructure;
- annual caps on waste that can be used in thermal WtE processing, and;
the regulatory framework to establish and manage WtE facilities.
This inquiry will also examine the impact of WtE itself, including:
- The effect of separating recycling and organic material from WtE streams;
- the nature and management of emissions, waste, and ash byproducts, and;
- the cost-benefit of WtE generation to consumers and businesses.
The committee will explore alternative waste management approaches and emerging technologies that also align with circular economy principles and look at the adequacy of community consultation.
Submissions close on 27 March. The full terms of reference are available here
The committee will report by August 2026.
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