Industry and environmental non-government organisations have been consulted through the Hazardous Waste Act Policy Reference Group.

Environment Australia will revise Information Paper No. 4, 1998 - Guide to controlled and other wastes under Australia's Hazardous Waste Act, to provide detailed information on the new requirements.

Information Paper No. 5, October 2002 - Guidance on Whether Wastes Containing Metals or Metal Compounds are Regulated Under the Hazardous Waste Act has been updated to clarify the requirements of the Hazardous Waste Act.