20 April 2016
© Commonwealth of Australia 2016 ISBN 978-1-76010-400-9
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Conduct of the inquiry Acknowledgement Structure of the report Previous inquiries Note on references
Plastics production The magnitude of marine plastic pollution Sources of marine plastic pollution The products and materials that represent the major sources of marine plastic pollution The cost of marine plastic pollution International initiatives on marine pollution Committee comment
Effects of plastic pollution on marine fauna Chemical accumulation and plastic-sourced chemicals Effects of microplastics Impact on fisheries and shipping Impact of marine plastic on ecosystems Committee view
Protection of threatened species and ecosystems Need for research-based policy National marine debris database National waste policy The need for national leadership Committee view
Clean-up programs Research developments Reporting and collection of abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear Committee view
Community awareness and education campaigns Improvements to infrastructure Container deposit schemes Committee view
Product stewardship Regulatory and legislative changes Committee view
The plastic problem The effects of marine plastic pollution The role of the Australian Government Collecting and removing marine plastic pollution Source reduction – consumer behaviour and infrastructure
Submissions Additional Information Answers to questions on notice
Committee SecretarySenate Standing Committees on Environment and CommunicationsPO Box 6100Parliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600 Phone: +61 2 6277 3526ec.sen@aph.gov.au
An inquiry into the threat of marine plastic pollution in Australia and Australian waters.
31 Mar 2016: Canberra10 Mar 2016: Brisbane26 Feb 2016: Canberra
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