Authorised officers have powers to ensure people are complying with this Act, to investigate non - compliance and to enforce this Act. Enforcement mechanisms include infringement notices, enforceable undertakings and injunctions.

Auditors can conduct audits in relation to product stewardship arrangements, export operations and the performance of functions and the exercise of powers under this Act.

The rules may require persons who have obligations under this Act to make and retain specified kinds of records.

The Minister has various powers to gather information relating to regulated waste material, product stewardship, the objects of this Act and other matters.

Information obtained by or disclosed to persons under or for the purposes of this Act (called protected information) must not be used or disclosed if the use or disclosure might substantially prejudice the commercial interests of a person. There are some exceptions.

Certain decisions under this Act may be reviewed by the Minister and by the Administrative Review Tribunal.

Fees may be charged relating to activities carried out by, or on behalf of, the Commonwealth in the performance of functions or the exercise of powers under this Act.

The rules may also make provision in relation to the payment of waste material export charge (which is a tax imposed under related legislation).