Commonwealth legislation

Product Stewardship Act 2011 - Proclamation

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This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.

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This commencement proclamation switches on the Product Stewardship Act 2011 by bringing sections 3–111 into force on 8 August 2011. It makes the Act’s product‑stewardship framework legally enforceable, affecting manufacturers, importers, retailers and the consumers who use resulting recycling, take‑back and disposal schemes.

Its effect is to start the legal obligations and enable the government to accredit voluntary schemes and, where needed, require participation.

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Proclamation

Product Stewardship Act 2011

I, QUENTIN BRYCE, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and under item 2 of the table in subsection 2 (1) of the Product Stewardship Act 2011, fix 8 August 2011 as the day on which sections 3 to 111 of that Act commence.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 28 July 2011

QUENTIN BRYCE Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

DON FARRELL

Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water

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