Peter Whish-Wilson (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, upon notice, on 23 November 2012:

(1) What is the status of the product stewardship scheme for end-of-life tyres.

(2) In the absence of an established product stewardship scheme, what actions are being taken to ensure appropriate disposal of end-of-life tyres.

(3) Given that under the Basel Convention tyres are not deemed hazardous waste, has the Government considered declaring tyres hazardous waste to prevent their export overseas.

(4) Has the Government investigated allegations that Australian used-tyres are being used as cheap fuel for cooking stoves and heating in Vietnam and China; if so, what has been concluded.