WRIQ Temporary Emissions Licences for the Waste and Recycling Industry Panel Discussion and Lunch

Join WRIQ for a panel discussion and sit-down lunch exploring the role and application of Temporary Emissions Licences (TEL’s) in Queensland.

TEL’s are emergency environmental approvals granted by the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DETSI) to support industry operations during significant disruptions, such as flooding, fire or other natural disasters. These short-term licences allow businesses to temporarily operate outside of existing environmental conditions where it is necessary for safety or continuity, while still managing environmental risks.

This event will offer attendees practical insights into how TEL’s are applied in real-world settings, the regulatory processes involved, and the operational challenges faced by industry when responding to emergency situations.

Our panel of government and industry representatives will reflect on recent experiences and explore lessons learned to inform better environmental and regulatory outcomes in future scenarios. The discussion will use recent TEL’s issued in the Swanbank region following Tropical Cyclone Alfred as a key case study.

Panellists:

• Brad Wirth and Scott Blanchard, Dept of Environment, Science & Innovation

• Michael Correll, Lantrak

• Dominic Carnovale, ReDirect Recycling / Space Urban

• Sarah Collins, REMONDIS Australia

Facilitated by: Alison Price, WRIQ