Labor Steps in to Regulate Recycling Industry Following Stockpiling Problems

A shopper is seen carrying bags at a Coles Sydney CBD store, Sydney, Australia, on July 2, 2018. AAP Image/Peter RAE

The federal government has announced it will intervene in the packaging industry after the sector failed to meet recycling targets it voluntarily set.

The move comes just days after Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek face criticism over her decision to allow soft plastics to be sent overseas temporarily to deal with a stockpiling issue.