# Teal MPs Demand Plastic Polluters Pay | Australia News

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Podcast: [Australia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569932)
Published: 2026-06-30T14:09:56+00:00
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Two Teal MPs are demanding a radical overhaul of Australia’s plastic waste system, calling for producers to pay for the pollution their products create under a new Extended Producer Responsibility scheme. Tired of voluntary industry pledges failing to meet recycling targets, they argue it’s time to hold manufacturers financially accountable — shifting the burden from households to polluters. Their plan includes binding waste reduction targets and could cost families just 25 cents a week, far less than current waste management fees. With growing evidence linking microplastics to cancer risks, especially in youth, they’re pushing for urgent government action before year’s end — while a Greens bill on similar lines awaits Senate review. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/923607254cc56a25

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