Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) 2020

# Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Bill 2020 ## What it does The government will create and maintain a public register showing which industrial chemicals have been restricted or banned for environmental reasons. The Environment Minister can decide to restrict or ban industrial chemicals based on environmental risks, and must consult the public and state environment ministers before making these decisions. ## Why it matters If industrial chemicals are damaging the environment, Australians and businesses will now know what's restricted and why through a transparent public register. This means clearer rules for manufacturers and importers, and better environmental protection across the country. ## Key details - The Minister must consider environmental impact and consult the public before restricting any chemical - Decisions can be changed or reversed if new information comes to light - An Advisory Committee on Environmental Management of Industrial Chemicals will help guide these decisions - The register itself becomes the official record of what chemicals are scheduled (restricted/banned) and when those restrictions apply

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