Economy and Infrastructure Committee: reference

The question put

That this house requires the Economy and Infrastructure Committee to inquire into, consider and report, by August 2026, on the development and expansion of waste-to-energy (WTE) infrastructure in Victoria, including: (1) the suitability of existing WTE infrastructure plans and policies, including: (a) the proximity of WTE projects to residential communities and transport infrastructure; (b) annual caps on waste that can be used in thermal WTE processing; (2) economic, social, and environmental consequences of WTE, including from: (a) the terms of commercial arrangements between proposed WTE operators and governments; (b) separating recycling and organic material from WTE streams; (c) nature and management of emissions, toxic waste and ash byproducts; (d) the cost–benefit of WTE generation to consumers and businesses; (3) alternative waste management approaches and emerging technologies that better align with circular economy principles, having regard to the recommendations of the Environment and Planning Committee’s 2020 inquiry into recycling and waste management and the role of WTE in the Victorian government’s circular economy plan; (4) the adequacy of community consultation and