Australian Asbestos is an Australia-wide ban on the use of all types of asbestos took effect on 31 December 2003. Work Health and Safety (WHS) and environment laws in all States and Territories prohibit the unauthorized supply, transport, use (including manufacturing), or handling of asbestos. Goods being imported must be tested before or upon importation, by a laboratory in Australia, or an accredited laboratory in the country of origin. The proof of compliance can be in the form of a test certificate (also called a laboratory report) that demonstrates the testing found no presence of asbestiform asbestos.

The Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) aims to reduce the environmental impacts of consumer packaging in Australia and has been in effect since 1999. It supports two goals that embody product stewardship and shared responsibility: 1) optimizing resource recovery of consumer packaging through the supply chain and 2) preventing the impacts of fugitive packaging on the environment. By becoming a Member of APCO, and therefore a Signatory to the Covenant, organizations agree to shared commitments and joint responsibilities to work collaboratively to achieve sustainable packaging outcomes.

The Australia Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) is a law that requires large organizations to search for and publicly report any risks of forced labor, human trafficking, or severe worker exploitation within their business and supply chains. The rules are managed by the federal Attorney-General’s Department and overseen by the Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner, who monitors compliance and ensures accountability across the corporate sector. For companies operating in Australia with an annual revenue of AUD $100 million or more, ethical sourcing is now a mandatory legal duty requiring formal board approval. These businesses must trace their supply chains down to the raw material level, including conflict mineral mines, or risk facing severe legal penalties, lost business, and reputational damage.

Australia Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS) is a national framework established under the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management (Register) Act 2021 to manage the environmental risks of industrial chemicals, including Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Chemicals are categorized into seven schedules on the IChEMS Register based on their risk level, with Schedules 6 and 7 representing the highest concern and carrying strict prohibitions or restrictions on import, manufacture, use, and export. The objective of the standard is to provide a consistent, nationwide approach to chemical management that aligns Australia with international obligations, such as the Stockholm Convention, while ensuring that hazardous substances like PFAS and certain flame retardants are phased out of the supply chain to protect the environment and human health.