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Report of the Auditor-General No. 1 of 2025-26: Management of landfills in Tasmania
Management of landfills lasts decades from the moment waste first enters the ground. Despite advancements in diversion, half of the annual waste produced in Tasmania ends up in landfills.
Management of landfills requires the integration of modern practices and a coordinated approach to regulation that captures all associated risks. Ineffective management of landfills poses significant risks to human health and the environment.
The audit report has recommendations to strengthen management and regulatory practices and, more broadly, address strategic planning for the future of landfills.