The Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group was established in February 2023 and provides advice to the Australian government on the transition to a more circular economy.

The Advisory Group provides advice through the Minister for the Environment and Water on:

• opportunities associated with Australia’s circular economy transition (nationally, and within specific sectors)
• regulatory, commercial and other barriers to a more circular economy
• best practice initiatives that show promise for adoption and/or expansion in Australia
• circular economy research, development and innovation needs
• effective measurement and communication about progress towards Australia’s circular economy.

This report summarises the preliminary advice of the Advisory Group from 2023, covering the topics of national policy, economics and investment settings, net zero, the built environment, and design and consumption of products.