The consultation period for the discussion paper closed on Friday 10 August 2018.
Read the Discussion Paper
On 2 July 2018, the NPI Review Steering Committee released a discussion paper. It invited public comment to inform the review of the National Pollutant Inventory. The discussion paper is now closed for consultation. The terms of reference for the review are broad and could lead to major changes in the NPI. The discussion paper remains available for information.
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Submissions to the Review
The review received 374 submissions in response to the discussion paper:
- 60 direct submissions, 6 of which were confidential
- 314 submissions from people who used a campaign form on the Environmental Justice Australia website. All of these submissions were treated as confidential.
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- ACTU
- Advitech
- Andrew Smith
- Australian Asphalt Paver Association
- Australian Conservation Foundation
- Australian Energy Council
- Australian Industry Greenhouse Network
- Australian Institute of Environmental Accounting
- Australian Institute of Petroleum
- Australian Lot Feeders Association
- Australian Pork
- Australian Sugar Milling Council
- Australian Sustainable Business Group
- Blantyre Farms
- Camatic Pty Ltd
- Cement Concrete and Aggregates
- Cement Industry Federation
- Centre for Air Pollution Energy and Health Research clean air and urban landscapes hub
- Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia
- Climate and Health Alliance
- Doctors for the Environment Australia
- Energetics
- Environmental Justice Australia
- GFG Alliance Australia
- Gladstone Ports Corporation
- Greenbase
- Healthy Futures
- Hunter Communities Network
- Jonathon Milford
- Katestone
- Kwinana Industries Council
- Les Johnston
- Maddie Bretton
- Melcare Biomedical
- Michael Campbell
- Minerals Council of Australia
- Mobil Oil Australia
- NSW Minerals Council
- Pleiades Australia
- Port Waratah
- Public Health Association of Australia
- Queensland Water Directorate
- Queensland Department of Environment and Science
- Rick Banyard
- South Australian government agencies
- South Australian Wine Industry Association
- Southern Meats
- Tasmania Advanced Minerals
- Teys Australia
- WA Water Corporation
- Warren Godson
- Wesfarmers Chemicals Energy and Fertilisers
- Woodside Energy
- Yuleba Cypress Sawmills
Disclaimer
The submissions published on this webpage are presented by the Department for the purpose of disseminating information to the public about the Review.
The views in published submissions are the responsibility of the authors and do not represent the views of the Australian Government or the Department.
Publication does not in any way constitute endorsement of the views of the authors.
The Department does not verify the information contained in published submissions and makes no representation or warranty about the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of any material contained in submissions.
The Commonwealth disclaims liability, to the extent permitted by law, for any liability, loss, damage or cost resulting from any action taken, or reliance made, in relation to any information contained in published submissions.
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Further information about the review
Contact your local state or territory NPI office for further information.
For general questions about the review, please call 1800 803 772 or email NPI@environment.gov.au.