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Featured on this page are lobbying activities undertaken by ALOA:
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Our most recent activities are shown in the NEWS section.

ALOA Call for Nominations

October 27, 2017
The ALOA Board is calling for nominations for the ALOA Board for a two year term.  Nominations closes Monday 13...
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PFAS Submission

September 23, 2017
Click here to view ALOA's PFAS National Environmental Management Plan  Submission
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NSW Landfill Seminar – 11/10/17

September 22, 2017
ALOA is holding a NSW Landfill Seminar Wednesday 11 October 9.15am - 3pm VENUE Lucas Heights Landfill 19 Little Forest...
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ALOA’s response to the Senate Standing Committees Enquiry on Environment and Communication

September 21, 2017
Click here to view ALOA's submission Click here to view the Senate Committee's response
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ALOA’s submission in response to the Energy from Waste Enquiry

September 21, 2017
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Queensland investigation into interstate waste transportation

September 21, 2017
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ALOA’s Response to Four Corners Program

August 15, 2017
ALOA Press Release 140817
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Climate Change Review Submission

July 17, 2017
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Crediting Period Extension Review Submission

June 26, 2017
View ALOA's submission here
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ALOA appoints new CEO

June 19, 2017
ALOA is delighted to announce the appointment of Colin Sweet as new CEO.  Colin has a wealth of experience ini...
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ALOA farewells Max Spedding

March 16, 2017
After nine years at the helm, ALOA farewells  CEO Max Spedding.  The Board would like to thank Max for his...
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ALOA recruiting new CEO

March 16, 2017
ALOA is seeking to appoint a new CEO. To apply for this exciting and challenging role Click here.  Applications close Friday 24...
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SA Waste Reform Bill

January 30, 2017
ALOA's submission on SA Waste Reform Amendement Bill
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Waste Hubs Framework

January 17, 2017
ALOA's submission on Waste Hubs Framework
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Chairman’s Address & AGM Minutes

December 20, 2016
Click here to view full AGM Minutes_191216 Welcome to the eighth Annual General Meeting of the Australian Landfill Owners Association...
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04/09/18Consultation on exposure draft amendments to the Safeguard Mechanism
05/07/18Queensland Waste Submission
19/06/18Emissions Reduction Fund landfill gas method review
21/05/18PFAS National Environmental Management Plan
29/03/18Emissions Reduction Fund Safeguard Mechanism Submission
07/02/18New Minimum standards for managing construction and demolition waste in NSW
18/12/17PFAS Impact Regulation Statement
11/12/17Construction Waste Management Reforms
27/10/17ALOA seeks minimum standard for managing construction demolition waste in NSW
23/09/17ALOA’s PFAS National Environmental Management Plan  Submission
21/09/17ALOA’s response to the Senate Standing Committee’s Enquiry in Environment and Communication
21/09/17ALOA’s submission in response to the Energy from Waste Enquiry
21/09/17Queensland investigation into interstate waste transportation
17/07/17Climate Change Review
26/06/17Crediting Period Extension Review
30/01/17SA Waster Reform Amendment Bill
17/01/17Waste Hubs Framework
12/09/16National Waste Report submission
19/09/16Waste Industry Protocol- Suggested audit requirements
19/10/16Letter to NSW Environment Protection Authority 19/10/16
12/07/16SA Landfill Levy
20/06/16ALOA’s submission to Infrastructure Victoria to the document “All things considered published May 2016”
12/04/16Briefing Note – meeting with Adam Bandt MP,   The Greens Climate and Energy spokesperson
15/04/16 Submission – ALOA’s Emission Intensity Benchmark Submission
17/02/16Submission -ALOA’s Climate Change Special Review Submission
15/12/15ALOA AGM – 2015 AGM Chairmans’ Address
04/09/15September Member Update
03/08/15August Member Update
03/08/15Waste Industry Protocol
29/07/15Waste Industry Protocol announcement
27/04/15ALOA’s response to the Emission Reduction Fund safeguard mechanism consultation paper
06/02/15ALOA’s response to the consultation paper ­ ‘Handling of early collected carbon tax charges held by landfill operators’
22/12/14Article, Daily Telegraph, Carbon tax rates rip-off: Greedy councils pocket our cash as NSW government calls for a ‘please explain’
22/12/14Joint statement by ALOA & the Waste Management and Recycling Associations (WCRA) in relation to the NSW Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014
16/12/14ALOA AGM 2013/14 Chairman’s Report
12/03/14Letter to Minister Hunt re Emission Reduction Fund – Coverage of the Waste Sector
21/02/14 Submission to the Emissions Reduction Fund Green Paper
14/02/14Letter from Hon Greg Hunt in response to ALOA’s letter of 19/12/13
19/12/13Letter to Hon Greg Hunt, Minister for the Environment,  re Coverage of the Waste Sector under Direct Action
07/11/13Submission ALOA Submission on ERF
 01/11/13Submission ALOA Submission re Draft Carbon Tax Repeal Legislation
07/11/13Letter to Hon Greg Hunt re Draft Carbon Tax Repeal Legislation
01/11/13Submission Draft Carbon Tax Repeal Legislation
01/11/13Letter To Hon Greg Hunt re Draft Carbon Tax Repeal Legislation
23/10/13Recommendation  Response to the draft CPM repeal documentation released last week
04/09/13Direct Action in the Waste Sector
12/08/13Submission Draft Clean Energy Legislation Amendments
17/07/13Letter to Hon Mark Butler, Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Heritage and Water
 29/06/13Letter From Yvette D’Arth, Parliamentary Secretary, Climate Change, Industry and Innovation
29/03/13Letter To Yvette D’Arth, from ALOA and ACOR, Parliamentary Secretary, Climate Change, Industry and Innovation
 21/03/13Letter To Jenny Wilkinson from ALOA, Deputy Secretary DCCEE
Implementation of “carry over” rules
28/02/13Member Recommendation (Updated) Estimating Direct Debit Costs at Landfills

Refer to Archive – Advocacy for pre 2013