The obligation
Rules may prohibit export of regulated waste material unless prescribed export conditions are met. Exporters must hold a valid export licence and comply with conditions set under the Rules.
Under Chapter 2 of the Act, the Minister may make rules prescribing waste materials as 'regulated waste material' and prohibiting or conditioning their export. Exporters must obtain an export licence (Part 4), comply with licence conditions, notify the Minister of certain events (s.61), and must not make false or misleading representations about regulated waste material or in export declarations (ss.21–24). Export licences may be varied (Part 6) or suspended (Part 7).
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- Rules may prohibit export of regulated waste material unless prescribed export conditions are met. Exporters must hold a valid export licence and comply with conditions set under the Rules.
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Export of Regulated Waste Material — Prohibitions and Conditions is a WHS requirement set out in Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 > Chapter 2 > Part 2 & Part 4–7 § ss.16–24, 61, 63.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Export of Regulated Waste Material — Prohibitions and Conditions is a WHS obligation under Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 (FEDERAL). In short, Rules may prohibit export of regulated waste material unless prescribed export conditions are met. Exporters must hold a valid export licence and comply with conditions set under the Rules.
What changed recently?
Export of Regulated Waste Material — Prohibitions and Conditions was last updated on 26 August 2026.
