📜 Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Western Australia) (Temporary Exemption) Regulations 2023
These regulations temporarily exempt certain provisions of the Environmental Protection (Prohibited Plastics and Balloons) Regulations 2018 from the operation of the Commonwealth Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act. The exemption relates to items not defined as prescribed drinking straws, plastic bags, or plastic items as of February 28, 2023, and Parts 3A to 3C.
Businesses and individuals operating under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act are temporarily exempt from certain WA regulations regarding prohibited plastics. This affects manufacturers, distributors, and retailers dealing with specific plastic items not covered by the definitions in the Environmental Protection Regulations as of February 2023.
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