Annual Report 2005

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President’s Report .................................................................. 3

Chief Executive’s Report ........................................................ 4

Chemicals HSE Council Report .............................................. 8

2004 Health & Safety Performance Report

Responsible Care®

Plastics Council Report........................................................... 11

Polyurethanes Industry Group (PURD) ................................. 16

Recycling Expanded Polystyrene Australia (REPSA) .............. 17

Sustainability Report............................................................... 18

Trade and Commerical Affairs Council.................................. 20

Communication and Advisory Council.................................. 24

External Board and Advisory Board Participation ................. 26

Our Vision

To have a vibrant and diverseindustry in Australia, valued andrespected by its customers,suppliers, employees, shareholders,the wider community andgovernment.

Our Position

PACIA is the pre-eminent nationalbody representing the plastics andchemicals industries in Australia.

Our Purpose

n To assist members improve theindustry’s health and profitability.

n To represent members indealings with all stakeholders.

n To provide a forum for membersto address industry issues.

n To ensure members are leadersin HSE performanceimprovement.

n To promote the industry’seconomic and social contributionto the Australian community.

PACIA President Noel Williams

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“Our recent

successes have been

achieved as a result

of the high levels

of support and

involvement by

members.”

Most notable of these have been the effortson the environmental front in SustainabilityCovenants and automotive recycling.

PACIA has been effective in having theindustry’s voice heard in Canberra as well as the State jurisdictions. However, whilePACIA’s efforts on behalf of members toreduce the impact of government regulationremain an essential part of the role of theindustry association, this is predominantly a reactive role.

More importantly, PACIA and the industryhave a proactive role in formulating andpromoting a vision for the industry's futureand a strategy for achieving its objectives.

Those strategies have been captured in the Chemicals and Plastics Action Agenda,which sets the priorities for the continuedoperation and future growth of the industry.

While we have already seen results fromthis initiative (e.g. the reduction inregulatory requirements for somechemicals), the continuing dialogue withgovernment that the Action Agenda has setin motion provides a vehicle for the industryto build a foundation for the future.

It is essential that the industry takes andmaintains the initiative in shaping its future.Government will respond to initiatives, butgovernment will not take the lead. Recentdialogue with the Prime Minister and theIndustry Minister reinforces the expectationthat the industry must chart its own future.The “threat” of low-cost fabricated productssourced from low-cost countries can onlybe countered by Australian innovation andautomation that will see local manufacturedcomponents as preferred. In short, whilegovernment might be here to help, it has

to be asked; it is not likely to volunteer that help for fear of being accused of pickingwinners, playing favourites, or reverting to the economically unfashionable days ofindustry assistance. Assistance is available,but will only be forthcoming when there isa clear action plan to achieve independenceand competitiveness.

The Chemicals & Plastics industry must seta dynamic agenda for change and, throughPACIA, pursue it positively and forcefullywith government. We have a great team in the PACIA secretariat and MichaelCatchpole has had an exceptional first yearin leading the team to achieve so manymilestones. However, PACIA needs thesupport and guidance of its members andyour active participation to forge apartnership with government. Memberscan participate through the Board andCouncils of PACIA, the committeesestablished to manage specific projects and issues, and as individuals who representPACIA and the industry on regulatory andconsultative bodies.

It has been noted by my predecessors atPACIA that the organisation is only as goodas its members allow it to be, through theirinvolvement in, and support of, the industrybody. Our recent successes have beenachieved as a result of the high levels ofsupport and involvement by members inrecent years. The next 12 months are criticalfor us to influence and shape the future.

Noel WilliamsPresident

This year has been one of significant achievement for PACIA.Whilst these are detailed elsewhere in this report, it is worthyof note that PACIA has achieved important breakthroughs onthe legislative front as well as substantial support and fundingfor key projects.

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While it is appropriate at this time to recordand communicate those achievements, it’salso important to note that the challengescontinue to grow, not diminish, for boththe association and the chemicals andplastics industry.

As just one example of a step forwardfollowed by new challenges, PACIAmembers can rightly celebrate the removalin the May Federal Budget of the threepercent duty on tariff concession orders,which was costing industry more than$300M a year.

But as the year closed, Treasury announcedreforms to the fuel tax credit system thatwould impose a pay-first, claim-later exciseon liquid fuels used as feedstocks, solventsor burner fuels. And within weeks of thestart of the new financial year, companieswith operations in Victoria were faced withmassive increases in insurance premiumsdue to changes in the fire services levyscheme.

PACIA has responded quickly to bothproposals which would increase costs tobusiness, in the first instance leading anindustry response seeking changes to theplanned fuel excise system, and in thesecond joining other industry associations in a campaign to have the fire services levyscheme withdrawn and replaced with amore equitable, property-based system.

Cost pressures on industry

These are just two examples of thecontinuing cost pressures imposed onindustry by government. They highlight theimportance of PACIA’s role in representingthe chemicals and plastics industry togovernment. And they also illustrate thestrategies PACIA has adopted to maximiseits impact on government - strategies thatdraw on the experience and expertise ofmember companies and the strengths ofother industry associations.

These strategies were reviewed by the

PACIA Board and Secretariat earlier thisyear. It was agreed that effective interactionbetween PACIA and government isessential if the industry is to influence thecommercial and regulatory environment.

The strategy meeting agreed that PACIAmust:

n Manage fewer issues, with more focuson industry-government interaction andachievement of positive outcomes forthe plastics and chemicals industry

n Work with other industry associationsto achieve influence on widermanufacturing industry issues

n Communicate its messages moreeffectively to government and otherstakeholder groups, and itsachievements more effectively to members

Continuing push

for regulatory reform

During the year, industry regulation andregulatory reform continued to be a majorfocus for PACIA and the wider industry.The Chemicals and Plastics LeadershipGroup presented its final report to theFederal Government in August 2004. One of the principal recommendations ofthat report was a wide-ranging ProductivityCommission review of regulation governingthe industry. That proposal has received in-principle approval from Treasurer PeterCostello and the industry and regulatoryagencies are already anticipating thecommencement of the review. However, a formal response from the government toall of the CPLG’s recommendations had notbeen received at the one-year anniversaryof the submission of its report.

The importance of regulatory reform to theindustry, and the continuing burden ofexisting regulation on chemicals and plasticscompanies, can be measured in severalways. One of these is the strong support

“PACIA members can rightly

celebrate the removal in the

May Federal Budget of the

three percent duty on tariff

concession orders, which

was costing industry more

than $300M a year”

PACIA Chief Executive Michael Catchpole

As can be seen throughout this Annual Report, the focus is again on achievements - the results of activity by PACIA on behalf of members.

n PACIA led an industry delegationthat negotiated major changes to regulations to ensure theyfocused on nationally agreedsecurity priorities while alsobeing workable for industry.

n The Plastics Council has beensuccessful in securing funding for several new programs,including an automotive plastics project.

n PACIA is also working closelywith member companies andother stakeholders on a range of issues relating to productstewardship throughout thelifecycle of the industry’sproducts.

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from member companies for PACIA’sRegulatory Affairs Network meetings. As recorded elsewhere in this report, more than 500 people attended thesemeetings in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbaneand Perth during the year, capitalising on the opportunity to engage with keygovernment regulators and to shareinformation on regulatory measures and impacts.

Another measurement of regulatory impacton the industry is the time and resourcescommitted by PACIA to the management of major regulation, such as the moves to regulate Security Sensitive AmmoniumNitrate. PACIA took the lead role innegotiating with federal and stategovernments on these regulations, whichdespite the concerted efforts of ourexecutives and those from membercompanies, remain a tangle of inconsistentregulations which are yet to be brought intoeffect in some jurisdictions. However, thishas still been a very important area ofregulatory activity for PACIA and members,as we have exerted significant influenceover the guidance documents and stateregulations. For example, in Victoria, PACIAled an industry delegation that negotiatedmajor changes to regulations to ensure they focused on nationally agreed securitypriorities while also being workable forindustry.

The moves to regulate SSAN have alsoprovided PACIA with a compelling casestudy to take to government highlighting theneed for consistent, national regulation forthe benefit of both industry and thecommunity. In the case of security-sensitivechemicals or an issue such as the diversionof chemicals into illicit drug manufacture,PACIA will campaign for nationallyconsistent and practicable regulation of thewhole industry, which is preferable topiecemeal coverage within statejurisdictions, or voluntary codes observedby responsible industry members butignored by those seeking to take a quickcommercial advantage.

Councils drive PACIA agenda

PACIA’s Councils have again been theengine-room of the organisation and thereports of their activities and achievementsmake informative reading. The ChemicalsHSE Council under the chairmanship ofBarry Kelly has provided invaluable adviceand support to Margaret Donnan and theSecretariat and continues to oversee themanagement of issues that are as wide in scope as they are complex in detail and crucial in their potential impacts on the industry.

The Plastics Council also has a complex andchallenging work plan and has restructuredinto five business units to prioritise andbetter-manage those issues. The Council is chaired by Rod Campbell and with theassistance of the business unit chairs, willcontinue to provide guidance and supportto Peter Bury. As reported elsewhere, theCouncil has been successful in securingfunding for several new programs, includingan automotive plastics project managed byHeather Thurman.

The Trade and Commercial Affairs Councilhas taken a proactive role in its submissionson a range of matters, including free tradeagreements and the need to changegovernment policy on the application ofanti-dumping measures. Chaired byStephen Bell, the Council has workedclosely with Brian Gallagher to increase theprofile and effectiveness of the industry’slobbying efforts with the FederalGovernment. PACIA has also worked veryeffectively with other industry associationsto achieve results for the widermanufacturing sector.

During 2004-05, PACIA established a newCommunication and Advisory Council totake over and extend the role of theprevious Reputation Management Counciland to incorporate the consultancy role ofthe former National Community AdvisoryPanel. The Council restructure has beenmanaged by Stephen Holland and is theonly PACIA Council to include externalrepresentatives as members. The Council is chaired by Stewart Murrihy and therepresentatives drawn from outside theindustry are Guy Pearse, Cheryl Batagol,

Belinda Kendall-White and Sue Graham-Taylor.

Health, environment andsustainable development

The Communication and Advisory Councilwill provide advice and assistance to theother councils and also has takenresponsibility for the oversight of PACIA’ssustainability initiatives. The Victorianelements of the sustainability program aremanaged by Maree Lang, who has builtstrong links between member companiesand EPA Victoria. The relationship betweenPACIA and EPA Victoria has been furtherstrengthened through a Waste Reductionand Resource Efficiency Agreement whichwill provide $3M in funding over threeyears for a range of projects intended toachieve significant waste reductions acrossthe industry. These projects will provide abase for the Council's development of anational sustainability program.

As one of the priority work areas for boththe Chemicals and Plastics Councils, PACIAhas increased the focus on workplacehealth and safety. In December 2004, the PACIA Board approved revisions toperformance measures consistent with the overall approach of the National OHSStrategy as endorsed by ACCI, ACTU andstate and federal Ministers. PACIA has alsoappointed experienced OHS executiveBarry Black as Manager OHS Programs.Barry is working with Peter Bury on aredevelopment of Plascare™, which willinclude a new Manual Handling flagshipprogram. Barry will also work with StephenHolland and Fiona Wilkes and theResponsible Care® Sub-Committee of theChemicals Council to help members tocontinue improving their safetyperformance.

PACIA is also working closely with membercompanies and other stakeholders on arange of issues relating to productstewardship throughout the lifecycle of the industry’s products. Globally there is a focus on research into products andtheir potential human and environmentalimpacts.

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Through the International Council ofChemical Associations (ICCA), PACIAsupports the further development of aStrategic Approach to InternationalChemicals Management (SAICM). It isessential that SAICM deliver increasedpublic confidence in the safe managementof chemicals. With that public confidencemust come a better understanding of thebenefits that chemistry and innovation bringto society - and a much better effort on thepart of industry in communicating safety andsocial benefit.

Close to home, that communication taskoften hinges on the performance andproximity of industry in relation to itscommunity. PACIA continues to advocatestrategic planning policies based oncompatible land uses to ensure all landusers - industrial, commercial andresidential - can plan confidently for thefuture without fear of encroachment orimpact on existing uses. Concurrently,PACIA is also working with membercompanies and the wider industry todevelop and implement the higheststandards of care for personal health and safety and for the environment.

As noted earlier, it is important that anAnnual Report record and communicatethe achievements of the year. We also seekhere to recommit to the aims of theorganisation and to continue to work withour members, other industry groups,governments and communities as we striveto meet the challenges of a complexindustry sector. On behalf of the PACIAstaff, I wish to thank the Board, Councilsand committees and the many individualswho have assisted us during 2004-05.

Michael Catchpole

Chief Executive

“PACIA is also working with

member companies and the

wider industry to develop

and implement the highest

standards of care for

personal health and safety

and for the environment.”

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Noel Williams, Dow Chemical (Australia) Limited (President) Attended 4 meetings

Tony Dunkerley, Ariel Industries Pty Ltd (Vice President) Attended 4 meetings

Ross McCann, Qenos Pty Ltd (Treasurer) Attended 0 meetings

Peter Hood, Coogee Chemicals Pty Ltd Attended 2 meetings

Keith Bettles, Wacker Chemicals Australia Pty Ltd Attended 3 meetings

Keith Gordon, CSBP Limited Attended 3 meetings (Appointed 8/9/04)

Barry Kelly, Basell Australia Pty Ltd Attended 4 meetings (Appointed 8/9/04)

Murray Winstanley, Australia Vinyls Attended 4 meetings (Appointed 8/9/04)

Mike Dwyer, Viscount Plastics Pty Ltd (Retired September 2004)

Barbara Gibson, Orica Australia Pty Ltd Attended 2 meetings (Resigned March 2005)

Peter Brooksbank, Marplex Australia Pty Ltd Attended 1 meeting (Resigned September 2004)

John Gillam - CSBP Limited (Resigned August 2004)

Hutch Ranck, DuPont Australia Ltd (Retired September 2004)

PACIA Board and Meeting Attendance 2004-2005

C h e m i c a l s H S E C o u n c i l R e p o r t

NICNAS Low Regulatory ConcernChemicalsThe Council supported the introduction of the NICNAS Low Regulatory ConcernChemicals legislation as a key outcome ofthe industry’s Action Agenda with successfulimplementation of the simplified regulatoryscheme for low concern chemicals.

Major Hazard Facility issuesPACIA supported member companies indealing with complex major hazard facilityissues and facilitated the successfulresolution of issues and sharing of lessonsacross Australia. Worked with national andstate governments and industry to promotedevelopment of consistent, workable majorhazard facility legislation at state level.

Security IssuesThis legislation was introduced as a keyoutcome and the Council played a strongleadership role for industry in dealing withFederal and State governments on securityissues and regulation of security sensitiveammonium nitrate. The Councilsuccessfully influenced the national guidancedocuments and state regulations to ensurethe issues of the chemical industry areunderstood by government and areaddressed wherever possible.

Terrorism Community ProtectionRegulationsThe Council supported membercompanies and negotiated significantchanges to Victoria’s proposed newTerrorism Community ProtectionRegulations to ensure they are workable for both industry and government and focus on nationally agreed security priorities.

Strategic Planning IssuesThe Council supported membercompanies in several planning-relatedissues; PACIA continues to advocatestrategic planning policies based oncompatible land uses to ensure all landusers - industrial, commercial andresidential - can plan confidently for thefuture without fear of encroachment orimpact on existing uses.

Regulatory Affairs Networks The Council enabled some 500 membersduring the year to engage with keygovernment agencies on regulatorydevelopments and to discuss lessons andsuccesses of others through the informativeand increasingly popular Regulatory AffairsNetwork meetings held in Melbourne,Sydney, Perth and Brisbane.

NSW Plant EmissionsThe Council achieved a practical outcomein negotiations with the NSW Department of Environment and Conservation on plantemission standards compliance for membercompanies under an amended Clean Airregulation.

MOU signingPACIA entered into a Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) with TruckSafe todevelop a process of mutual recognition ofauditing standards, methodologies and skillsto improve the safety of dangerous goodstransport and reduce the complexity,confusion and costs of compliance.

Tripartite National CommitteesPACIA contributed as a key industryrepresentative on the critical tripartitenational committees developing legislationwhich impacts on our industry - NOHSCChemicals Standards Sub Committee,NOHSC Major Hazard FacilitiesImplementation Reference Group,NICNAS Industry GovernmentConsultative Committee, NICNAS ExistingChemicals Review Steering Committee, the Advisory Committee for the Transportof Dangerous Goods Steering Committee,National Dioxins Program IndustryReference Group, APVMA Industry LiaisonCommittee, Hazardous Waste PolicyReference Group and the National WorkingGroup on Precursor Chemicals.

ICCA liaisonPACIA liaised with the International Councilof Chemical Associations and key federalgovernment agencies on the StrategicApproach to International ChemicalsManagement, the Globally Harmonised

“The Chemicals HSE Council

oversees the regulatory

reform agenda and the

Responsible Care® program”

From Left: ABC Radio Presenter, Jon Faine, Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner of Crime, Simon Overland and Michael Catchpole at the Chemical Diversion Seminar February 2005.

PACIA’s Chemicals Council has taken a leadership role in the management of many issues critical to our industry. The achievements for the year include:

n PACIA is committed to achievingthe national target of reducingthe incidence of workplace injuryby at least 40% in 10 years, witha reduction of 20% in five years.

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2004 Health and SafetyPerformance Report forChemicals Members

Responsible Care® is a commitment by thechemical industry to continuously improveits health and safety performance and toreport on the progress made.

This year’s Health and Safety PerformanceReport focuses for the first time on positiveperformance measures for the chemicalindustry's two key national programs -Responsible Care® and CarrierAccreditation, both of which are designedto improve the health and safetyperformance of the industry.

In addition, the report surveys the healthand safety performance for ChemicalCompany members of PACIA and permitsbenchmarking of individual companystatistics against the broader PACIAchemical membership. These performancesurveys are an important element of theResponsible Care® initiative that assistscompanies to continue to improve theirhealth, safety, security and environmentalperformance.

As in previous years, the results of PACIA’s2004 Health and Safety PerformanceReport demonstrates the significant benefitgained by companies that implement and

maintain the Responsible Care® programwithin their management system. The detailed 2004 report provides analysisand graphs to assist companies to identifythose areas that require particular attentionto further improve the safety performanceof PACIA member companies.

The PACIA Board, in recognition of thevalue of setting targets for improvement,has aligned this program with the NationalOHS Strategy which was endorsed by theWorkplace Relations Ministers’ Council, the Australian Chamber of Commerce andIndustry and the Australian Council of TradeUnions in 2002.

PACIA is committed to achieving thenational target of reducing the incidence of workplace injury by at least 40% in 10 years, with a reduction of 20% in five years.

The performance of the industry over the last 10 years as shown in Graph 1demonstrates a reduction of more than30% already in the incidence of workplaceinjury. A very significant improvement hasbeen made in health and safety outcomesin the chemical industry over that period.The industry is committed to maintainingthat continued effort and focus onimproved health and safety performance.

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System for Classification and Labelling ofChemicals, the UN Sub Committee ofExperts on Transport of Dangerous Goodsand the European REACH legislation.

COAG PrinciplesThe Council worked to influence stateregulators developing new legislation ondangerous goods, major hazard facilities,security sensitive ammonium nitrate,explosives, transport, environmental andwaste issues to promote final regulationsthat are nationally consistent, workable,cost effective and comply with COAGPrinciples.

Chemical diversionPACIA played a strong leadership role forindustry in working with law enforcementagencies and federal Ministers and seniorgovernment personnel in focusing onpreventing diversion of legitimate industrialchemicals into manufacture of illicit drugsthrough both voluntary industry initiativesand through promotion of consistent,effective state legislation to address thegrowing problem of illicit drugs in ourcommunity.

Training coursesPACIA continued to deliver very popular,highly regarded training courses onManagement of Dangerous Goods andHazardous Substances for our industry.These courses have been refined to meetmarket demand, and to be responsive toindustry needs.

Submission preparationPACIA prepared many submissions andpresentations to state, national andinternational agencies on critical HSE issueson behalf of members, to ensure the viewsof the chemical industry are clearlyunderstood by government. The newPACIA website facilitates easy memberaccess to all these submissions.

Information exchange throughsubcommitteesThe Council facilitated member sharing ofinformation and input to government oncritical issues for our members through useof very active technical Sub Committees onNICNAS, Security Sensitive AmmoniumNitrate, Transport of Dangerous Goodsand the new Victorian OHS Act

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Responsible Care®

The PACIA Responsible Care® Programcontinued development of keyperformance areas in 2004-05.Achievements included:

n The completion of the 2003-04 SelfAssessment Cycle, with significantimprovements identified in industryparticipation and Code compliancefigures over the Benchmark 2002Program.

n Commenced the new Self AssessmentCycle 2005-06.

n Re-introducted External Verification –Independent third party validation ofthe program commenced in late 2004.Seventeen companies had undertakenan External Verification as at 30 June2005.

n Analysis shows strong correlationbetween company Self Assessment andindependent Verifiers findings.

n Developed Positive PerformanceIndicators for the program - to beincluded in the Annual HSEPerformance Report.

Margaret DonnanDirector, Industry Development -Chemicals

“the results of PACIA’s Health

and Safety Performance

Report demonstrates the

significant benefit gained

by companies that implement

and maintain the Responsible

Care® program within their

management system.”

PACIA Chief Executive Michael Catchpole and Chairman of Trucksafe Mike Almond at the launch of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) April 2005.

Barry Kelly (Chair)Basell Australia Pty Ltd

Brian JecksArkema Pty Ltd

Colin HackettInternational Sales and Marketing Pty Ltd

Cameron SchusterCSBP Ltd

Paul HirstGE Infrastructure Water and ProcessTechnologies

Rob BertonQenos Pty Ltd

Patrick HanrahanOrica Australia Limited

Volker MaierNufarm Aust Ltd

John PowerHuntsman Chemical Co Australia Pty Ltd

Christine SobieralskiBASF Australia Limited

Michael WilsonBOC Ltd

Grant RobinsonCoogee Chemicals Pty Ltd

Lloyd EldredPatrick Corporation Ltd

Sarah DenneyBasell Australia Pty Ltd

Michael CatchpolePACIA

Margaret DonnanPACIA

Chemicals HSE Council 2004-05

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The restructure was undertaken in response to the ever-increasingpressure on business to remain profitable while meeting the growingexpectations of governments and communities that the industry’s productsshould continue to enhance our quality of life while protecting theopportunities of future generations. By representing members and creatingeffective forums for member involvement in the management of issuesaffecting the industry, PACIA demonstrates the value of our materials,products, companies and people.

During the year, PACIA formed six new partnerships and projects with a range of stakeholder groups, including State and Federal governments and trade unions. The funding and other support provided under thesepartnerships make a positive impact on members’ businesses throughoutthe Australian plastics industry. The new partnerships for 2004-05 bring the total to 11 and provide additional opportunities for members to have a greater influence on policy development, business improvement andmarket sustainability.

Re-structure of the Plastics Council

The restructuring of the PACIA Plastics Council followed internationalbenchmarking with European, Canadian and American plastics industryassociations to identify themes and strategies that provide members withgreatest impact and benefit. The restructure was built around the theme:“Materials, Products and Companies adding Value to Communities”. This theme provides a link between members’ businesses, communityvalues and government interaction. Chaired by Rod Campbell from Qenos,the Plastics Council now comprises five strategic Business Units, eachheaded by a Council member:

1. Selection on Merit: All plastics should be selected for use on theirtechnical merit over their whole-of-life. Chair: Con Stavropoulos, Basell.

2. Elimination of Plastic Waste to Landfill: Plastics are a valuable resource -for a healthy, modern life and as a recovered resource. Chair: Paul Reynolds, Polystyrene Australia.

3. Safe and Skilled Workforce: PACIA companies are committed toensuring safe workplaces and skilled workforces. Chair: Corey Quinn, RMAX.

4. Innovation: Minimising product development time creates significantvalue for Australian business. Chair: Ian Dagley, Cooperative Research Centre for Polymers.

Plastics - Materials,

Products and Companies

adding Value to

Communities

Global Plastics and Environment Group meeting, Rome, October 2004.

PACIA’s Plastics Council fulfilled work plancommitments during the year and also establishedfive new business units to manage the council’sprincipal activities and provide avenues formember involvement, government partnershipsand community response.

n Assisted many plastics companiesto improve health and safetyperformance with the WorksafeVictoria funded series ofworkplace audits to identify,prioritise and reduce workplace risks.

n Boosted the Plascare™ programthrough the employment of anexperienced HSE manager to re-structure the program; thiswill provide members withgreater resources andopportunities to develop andmaintain safe work practices.

n Delivered the 2004 PACIANational Plastics RecyclingSurvey, the authoritativereference for plasticsrecycling widely used byindustry, governments,communities and educators, and a centre-piece of industry’scommitment to productstewardship.a

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5. Building Value in the Community:Listening and responding to communityconcern is an important part ofsuccessful business. Chair: David Hadley, BASF.

The aim of the restructure is to improveservices to members in those areas thathave the greatest current or potentialimpact on the industry. The outcomesinclude clear measures of PACIA’s value to the industry, one of which is increasedgovernment recognition and funding forprograms that benefit members, theirmarketplaces and communities. Withgrowing levels of community and lobbyistconcern expressed about litter, waste andpossible chemical toxicity from plasticproducts, it is essential that PACIA take a proactive approach in representingmembers and managing issues withstrategies based on sound science andsocial responsibility.

The following report summarises theactivities during the year under the re-structured Business Unit headings.

1. Selection on Merit

A more structured approach to selectionon merit provides PACIA members withgreater certainty and the opportunity toparticipate in proactive programs.

Plastics - Materials for our Future campaign

Educating governments and others aboutthe contribution that plastics make tosustainability is vital for market growth. It is important for industry to sell plastics to governments and communities as well as we sell polymers to our customers. To achieve this, PACIA began development of a campaign, “Plastics - Materials for ourFuture”. The campaign aims to achieve abetter understanding of how plasticscontribute to a modern, healthy andefficient world. It can be tailored to themesincluding health, safety, water and energy.

Building Products Innovation Council

PACIA and the Vinyl Council of Australiajoined the Building Products InnovationCouncil (BPIC) during 2004. BPIC is a

coalition of industry bodies working toensure that materials are selected forbuilding and construction applications basedon technical merit. This approach is inresponse to an increasing number ofsubjective rating systems being applied toproducts. The BPIC approach aligns withour global industry association partners andis an investment in the future of members’products and their markets. Sophi MacMillan, Chief Operating Officer of the Vinyl Council represents the industry on BPIC.

Degradable Plastics

Sub-team members: Rod Campbell,Qenos Pty Ltd (Chair); Juan Castillo,Integrated Packaging; Mark Fink, PlanticTechnologies Limited; Warwick Hall,Plastral Pty Ltd ; Clifford Lobb, ShamrockPoly Pty Ltd; Jonathan MacMillan, Allviron;Neil Stewart, Sunace Australia Pty Ltd;Doug Trenchard, Omnipac Pty Ltd.

Effective Standards for Market Growth is the theme of product stewardshipprograms being developed by PACIA for degradable plastics. During 2004, theDegradable Plastics Sub-Team was formedas part of the commitment by members to effective self-regulation. Through PACIA’spartnership with the Federal Department of Environment and Heritage (DEH), a new“Decision Guiding Matrix” was commencedto meet growing needs for objectiveinformation by many stakeholders inindustry, government, communities andeducation. This will be further developedand made available via the DEH website. In addition, PACIA members are serving on the Standards Australia TechnicalCommittee - EV-017 Degradability ofPlastics, the first process in Australia tostandardise terminology, performancecriteria and testing protocols.

PACIA also met with Federal and Stategovernments considering future legislativeoptions and with recyclers to identify andprogress product stewardshipopportunities.

2. Elimination of Plastic Wastein Landfill

PACIA’s landmark commitment to

“PACIA takes a proactive

approach in representing

members and managing

issues with strategies based

on sound science and

social responsibility.”

PACIA Director, Industry Development – Plastics, Peter Bury reports on Safety Survey results.

n Provided improving training and support for recyclingcompanies through the newPlastics Recyclers Group formedduring 2005.

n Achieved a workable outcomefor members through astrengthened NationalPackaging Covenantapproved by Federal and StateEnvironment Ministers and thecompletion of the EnvironmentalCode of Practice for Packaging.

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Eliminating Plastic Waste to Landfill usingSupply Chain Stewardship has gainedsupport from government and resulted in funding for projects to address specificsources of plastic in the waste stream.

Industrial / Automotive Plastics

One of PACIA’s newest programs, the aimis to support members’ efforts to reducewaste and increase the recycling ofindustrial, automotive and other durableplastics. This project is the first of its kind inAustralia. It is funded by a partnership withEcoRecycle Victoria and represents a newapproach to durable plastics wastemanagement.

PACIA welcomes Heather Thurman asProject Manager - Industrial / AutomotivePlastics for this new product stewardshipinitiative. Through a project steeringcommittee, members can contribute to thedevelopment of product applications andassist the automotive sector to meetEuropean and Japanese End-of-Life vehiclerequirements. While the project's initialtarget is automotive plastics, it will alsoestablish a project management template to be applied to other durable products.

National Packaging Covenant (NPC)

PACIA represents members at the peakNational Packaging Covenant Council(NPCC) and the NPC Industry Association(NPCIA). This required management of a range of challenging, complex andprotracted issues on behalf of members at a time of change and uncertainty.

The needs of members were robustlyrepresented in the development of thesecond National Packaging Covenant.PACIA was active on no less than eightseparate committees necessary to maintaincommitments under the first Covenant aswell as develop a strengthened secondterm agreement. Considerable pressurefrom green lobby groups for greater wastemanagement costs to be borne by industry,as well as requirement from State andFederal Environment Ministers for

overarching targets, created considerableworkload and the need for protractednegotiations. Ministers have agreed to the strengthened Covenant.

In addition, PACIA assisted in the review of the Environmental Code of Practice forPackaging. This revised code provides astructured approach to the design ofpackaging, taking into account a broad range of sustainability factors. The riskmanagement methodology common inOHS management was adapted and usedto better identify and addressenvironmental issues.

Recycling Trials

Two National Packaging Covenant fundedtechnical trials are aimed at improving therecycling rate of rigid plastics packaging.There has been little work done on thissubject elsewhere in the world and there is a need for a clear understanding of howto create commercially acceptablerecyclates from packaging used largely bythe dairy industry. PACIA assisted bysecuring funding for a broad program whichincluded recycling trials of Polypropyleneand Polystyrene packaging as part of apotential national strategy for recycling allrigid plastic packaging. The research, leadby PACIA members in conjunction withtheir supply chain customers, focused onovercoming various technical barriers toimproved recycling and developing end-markets for the recyclates created.

Plastics Recycling Survey

Sub-Team members: Rod Campbell,Qenos (Chair); Meredith Banks, Visy Recycling; Kin-Chun Ip, REPSA; Sophi MacMillan, Vinyl Council; Paul Reynolds, Polystyrene Australia; Con Stavropoulos, Basell; Linda Terry,Australian Vinyls; Kathryn Toomey, REPSA;Fiona Wilkes, PURD.

The PACIA National Plastics RecyclingSurvey remains the authoritative report for industry, governments, communities and institutions. The survey is a key PACIAcommitment to the National PackagingCovenant and the 2004 survey saw afurther expansion of data vital for furtheringthe sustainable use of plastics. The report

noted consumption of 1,521,394 tonnes of polymer, of which 189,385 tonnes wererecycled to give an overall plastics recyclingrate of 12.4%.

The survey also showed that plasticspackaging was responsible for 43% ofplastics consumption, and that the recyclingrate for plastics packaging had increased to 20.5%.

This result for plastics packaging recyclingplaces Australia amongst the bestperformers globally when it is consideredthat it has been achieved solely throughmechanical recycling, whereas other high-performing countries (principally thosein the European Union) also include a high percentage of plastics used in waste-to-energy programs in their total recycling figures.

The National Plastics Recycling Survey also represents a practical demonstration ofproduct stewardship and was vital in helpingestablish realistic overarching plasticsrecycling targets for the National PackagingCovenant (30%-35%) in the face of stronglobbying by some groups for targets of up to 70%.

Finally, the 2004 report was expanded and tailored to meet the requirements ofnew partnerships with State governments,providing data for their own reportingneeds. EcoRecycle Victoria, the New SouthWales Department of Environment andConservation and the Queensland EPAcontributed to the expanded report toprovide more data with greater focus and impact.

3. Safe and Skilled Workforce

PlascareTM

Health and safety improvements were againrecorded through further strengthening ofPACIA’s Plascare™ program. This wasachieved through increased resourcing andthe implementation of a new Plascarestrategy. In the interests of nationalconsistency, Plascare programs have beenaligned with the National OccupationalHealth and Safety Commission’s (NOHSC)plan to 2012. The re-structuring of Plascarealso includes a flagship program to focus on

DEH, Director, Environmental Stewardship, Dr Paul Bainton presenting information to delegates on the topic of Degradable Plastics during the PACIA National Conference.

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manual handling and assist companies tofurther improve safety outcomes. PACIAwelcomes Barry Black as the Manager -OHS Programs. Barry’s first task is thedevelopment and implementation of thenew Plascare strategy.

During the year, the quarterly PlascareNetwork Meetings were keenly attendedby members with high degrees ofinvolvement, sharing of solutions and directaccess to OHS regulators and inspectors.These benefits are well summarised by PaulBurggraaf, Training, OHS and RTWCoordinator for PACIA member IntegratedPackaging: “The Plascare meetings allow us to meet with others in our industry andshare ideas that have successfully resolvedsafety problems”.

Workplace audits

PACIA supported members at the coal facewith a series of targeted workplace safetyaudits. Under a program funded byWorkSafe Victoria, PACIA's David Shipleyand Bill McKenna visited members andguided them through hazard identificationand prioritised risk management actions.This partnership with government is a greatexample of cooperation that directlybenefits members.

Motor Vehicle and Parts IndustryOHS Working Group

PACIA accepted an invitation to becomepart of the Victorian Motor Vehicle andParts OHS Working Group (MVP Group)convened by WorkSafe Victoria. Thistripartite group of government, industry and unions oversees a practical programproviding guidance and on-site support forthe automotive parts sector. This hasalready been an excellent opportunity todemonstrate product stewardship for thechemical inputs into this industry as well asimproving OHS outcomes for members.

Manual Handling Guide

One of the achievements of the MVPGroup was the creation and launch of anew Manual Handling Guide. Real lifescenarios were used to illustrate thepractical benefits of risk assessment andhazard control, providing members with a range of options to overcome common

manual handling problems within theirworkplaces.

Industry Liaison Agent (ILA)

PACIA’s Director, Industry Development -Plastics served on the Steering Committeeof the Victorian Industry Liaison Agent forPlastics and Chemicals. Liaison agent KevinSheahan, who is also a member of thePlastics Council, was successful in matchingup the needs of PACIA members and thebroader plastics sector with accreditedtraining providers and having a pronouncedimpact on skills development.

Recyclers training support

One aim of the ILA initiative was specifictraining improvement for members in theplastics recycling sector and this wasprogressed with the first workshop on skills development during the year. The workshop brought recycling operatorstogether to identify common issues anddecide how to improve their skill base.Other areas of need were explored andthe foundations of a more formalisedRecycling Group were established.

4. Innovation

One objective of the Innovation BusinessUnit is to improve the viability of theplastics industry by reducing the time takenin the research and commercialisation cyclefor successful new product development.The group is focusing on building thecapacity to mentor companies andinventors and the development of a pilotprogram to achieve this will continue into2006. This work builds on the outcomes of the Chemical and Plastics Action Agenda.The Innovation Business Unit also aims toorganise regular forums for members andothers to network, listen to inventors,commercialisation supporters and others as a pivot point to encouraging successfulinnovation.

5. Building Value in the Community

Responding to community concerns

Our ability to learn more about productsand substances also requires us to respondto concerns from the community where

“The re-structuring

of Plascare also includes

a flagship program to focus

on manual handling

and assist companies to

further improve safety

outcomes.”

NPCC Executive Officer Edward Cordner presenting information during the Product Stewardship EPR in Practice session to delegates at the PACIA National Conference.

n Established the ExpandedPolystyrene Food Services Group to keep markets open for EPS food service productsand undertake research to better understand the role ofEPS food service products.

n Joined the Vinyl Council inactively supporting members’products in the building and construction sector,particularly through membershipof the newly-formed BuildingProducts Innovation Council(BPIC).

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uncertainty exists. PACIA furtherstrengthened its ability to respond toconcerns by improving communicationbetween government agencies, communitygroups, research and other parts ofindustry. These included responding tomedia articles on overseas researchinvestigating potential health links withsubstances. The application of previousCouncil work on the precautionaryprinciple has been valuable in improving ourability to provide sound science responsesin a socially relevant setting. Improving ouralready strong links with internationalindustry associations provides memberswith access to a broader range ofinformation and advice.

Global Litter Group

PACIA improved outcomes for membersby networking with our international plasticsassociation partners. The Global LitterGroup, of which PACIA is a foundingmember, allows the industry to monitor thelatest in litter issues on all continents, planfor the management of possible new issues and develop globally consistent responses. To date, this group has been effective inassisting the development of information on plastic bags and degradable polymers.

EPS Food Service Group

Members: John Oppy, Dart Containers;David Brien, REMA; Peter Whatson,REMA; Paul Reynolds, PolystyreneAustralia; Stephen Holland and Peter Bury, PACIA.

PACIA formed a new group during 2004-05 to support members in the ExpandedPolystyrene foam cups market and inresponse to what is largely a litter issue aswell as a de-selection problem faced bymembers. The EPS Food Service Group isunder the REPSA banner and is focused onthree main areas: the development of LifeCycle Assessment information to provide tolocal governments and others concernedabout the products; the provision ofaccurate information about the propertiesand capabilities of EPS cups; and the

development of recycling options.

The group has already developed acommunications strategy using a newsletterto update interested parties on the progressin these three areas. It has also providedthe opportunity to review current work on litter and identify solutions that assistgovernments to address a behaviouralproblem that disadvantages members and the community.

Plastic bags

PACIA represents members in themanagement of programs intended tophase-out the use of plastic bags. TheDirector, Industry Development - Plasticsaccepted an invitation to join the NationalPlastic Bag Working Group charged withimplementing Government’s phase-outplans. Federal and State EnvironmentMinisters have agreed to a phase-out ofsingle use, lightweight, singlet-type plasticcarry bags by December 2008.

In this often emotionally-charged debate,PACIA maintains that all litter should beeliminated. This includes plastic bag litter.Our work is on three levels: Firstly, assistingmembers to access accurate informationabout the progress of legislation likely tohave an impact on their business and toidentify options to diversify their companiesand protect their employees. Secondly,working to eliminate plastic bags from thelitter stream in line with good productstewardship principles. Thirdly, ensuring that the processes developed, in what has become a test-case in the area ofenvironmental management, are based on sound science and establish an effectivefoundation for future work.

Australia is viewed by other countries ashaving developed the most comprehensiveand balanced response to the plastic baglitter problem to date. PACIA has workedwith governments to ensure that fundingfor alternative bags and communicationstrategies are measured against their impacton reducing plastic bags in the litter stream.

Victorian Litter Action Alliance(VLAA)

PACIA’s Manager, Industry Development -Sustainability, Maree Lang, is part of themanagement committee for the Victorian

Litter Action Alliance. This group focuses onprograms, information and communicationto reduce litter and its impacts. The recentoverseas study tour by the VLAA LitterChampion, Karen Cosson, has providedvaluable insight into litter management. This study demonstrated that litter can be seen as an indicator of a deeper set of social problems, including serious crime,which require a more comprehensiveapproach than governments, industries andcommunities have attempted in the past.

Peter BuryDirector, Industry Development – Plastics

Launch of the WorkSafe Manual Handling in the Automotive Industry program.

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Rod Campbell (Chair)Qenos Pty Ltd

David ArmstrongHusky Injection Molding SystemsAustralia-New Zealand

Meredith BanksVisy Recycling

John BuckleyViscount Plastics Pty Ltd

Norm CookDuPont (Australia) Ltd

Ian DagleyCRC for Polymers

David HadleyBASF Australia Ltd

Corey QuinnRMAX

Paul ReynoldsPolystyrene Australia

Kevin SheahanILA Plastics and Chemicals

Con StavropoulosBasell Australia Pty Ltd

Robert FowlerAstron Plastics (retired)

Michael CatchpolePACIA

Peter BuryPACIA

Plastics Council Members

P l a s t i c s C o u n c i l R e p o r t ( C o n t . )

Current PURD membership covers mostof the raw material and systems suppliers.Also strongly represented are flexible foammanufacturers and there is a goodrepresentation from other polyurethanesindustry sectors.

As a self-funding industry group, PURD was formed in the 1960s to deal withissues of significance to companies in thepolyurethanes industry. The PURDManagement Council believes the industrymust be represented by a strong, active,high profile industry body that can influencegovernments and regulators for the benefitof the industry. PURD through itsmembership of PACIA provides such arepresentative group for polyurethanesindustry members.

PURD Actions andAchievements for 2004-05

HCFC/HFC regulation

PURD has been heavily involved inconsultation with the AustralianGreenhouse Office as to how the newlegislation for Ozone Protection andSynthetic Greenhouse Gas Managementwill be applied to the polyurethane foamsector and its customers.

PURD maintains information with regard toHCFC and HFC usage in the foam sector.

Safe Handling of Isocyanates

PURD conducted training on this topic andalso maintains a manual of EmergencyResponse Information for TDI which isshared with the supply chain andemergency services.

Safe isocyanates handling is regularlydiscussed by PURD.

Isocyanates and OccupationalAsthma - Worksafe Victoria

PURD is liasing with WorkSafe Victoria as it conducts a project on isocyanates and thepotential for occupational asthma. In thefirst instance, WorkSafe is seeking to ensurehealth and safety information and labelling isclear and consistent, as these are importantfactors in safe handling.

PURD factsheet published

PURD published a factsheet introducing theproperties of polyurethanes and the majorpolyurethane uses in Australia.

Furniture foam

PURD considered issues regarding thefurniture foam industry and met with theFurniture Industry Association of Australia to discuss issues of common interest.

PURD Membership

PURD members showed theircommitment with strong attendances atregular meetings. PURD also allowedcompanies considering membership to visitPURD meetings. PURD continues to seekincreased involvement from companies inthe Polyurethanes sector.

All enquires regarding PURD and itsactivities should be directed to:

Fiona Wilkes, PURD Coordinator at PACIA or fwilkes@pacia.org.auor phone 0417 99 77 74 .

PURD

is the Polyurethanes

Industry Group of PACIA

From left: Purd industry stalwarts, Ron Bradbury – B&S Tooling, George Papamanuel – ERA Polymers and Tony Dunkerley – Ariel Industries.

PURD represents the diverse sectors in the PolyurethaneIndustry on significant issues affecting each sector of the industry.

n PURD published a factsheetintroducing the properties ofpolyurethanes and the majorpolyurethane uses in Australia.

n PURD considered issuesregarding the furniture foamindustry and met with theFurniture Industry Association of Australia to discuss issues of common interest.

n PURD conducted training on safehandling of isocyanates andmaintains a manual of EmergencyResponse Information for TDIwhich is shared with the supplychain and emergency services.

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Recycling Expanded Polystyrene Australia (REPSA) is theexpanded polystyrene division of PACIA and is comprised of 24 member companies from all areas of the expandedpolystyrene (EPS) industry.

REPSA consists of the -

n EPS Packaging Group

n EPS Panel Group

n EPS Pod Group

n EPS Block Group

The EPS promotional booklet was updatedin 2005 and incorporates information fromall groups. It will play a valuable role in thepromotion of the EPS sector.

The REPSA website is also now operationaland serves as a valuable communicationand education tool.

During the year, REPSA’s NationalCollection Network was further expandedwith the opening of the Canberra site. An industry-funded collection point nowexists in each mainland capital city to ensurenot only produce boxes but all EPS can berecycled. In addition to Canberra, a newsite was also established in WesternAustralia. Claw Environmental in WA nowhas the capabilities of recycling EPS as wellas all other plastics, providing a superiorservice in the Perth area.

The industry has funded new machinery for several sites in an effort to increaseproductivity and ensure long term viability.Melting technology introduced in theVictorian site increases capacity three-fold,ensuring no interruptions or delays in therecycling services.

The EPS Panel Group has completedextensive testing to ensure the long-termuse of EPS panel. Tests conducted by the

CSIRO have validated the use of EPS panelas a cost effective building material capableof achieving the highest classification set bythe Building Code of Australia and ensuringit is suitable for most building applications.The objective to promote the responsibleuse of EPS and maintain its position as thepreferred core material for insulatedsandwich panel in the Australian Market hasbeen achieved. The panel tests co-fundedby the panel and block sectors are anexcellent example of the work that can beachieved when industry unites. The PanelGroup will continue its work by establishinga marketing campaign promoting thepositive results achieved by the testing.

The EPS Pod Group continues to grow,consuming enormous volumes of EPSrecyclate. The group is working toward theintroduction of a uniform collection processfrom building sites, including theintroduction of a standard bag promotingREPSA and the logo.

Kathryn ToomeyEPS Industry Co-ordinator

Kin-Chun IpEPS Industry Co-ordinator

EPS applications; versatile food packaging and in civil engineering applications supporting roadways.

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panel as a cost effective

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n REPSA’s National CollectionNetwork was furtherexpanded with the opening of the Canberra site.

n The industry has funded newmachinery for several sites in an effort to increaseproductivity and ensure long term viability.

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S u s t a i n a b i l i t y R e p o r t

PACIA and EPA Victoria SignMulti-Million Dollar Agreement

PACIA delivered a major new fundingagreement with EPA Victoria, providingindustry with up to $1M a year for the nextthree years to achieve significant resourceefficiency and waste reduction.

The Resource Efficiency and WasteReduction Agreement will assist plastics andchemicals companies to realise businessopportunities which deliver outcomes insustainability. Initiatives and projects can beproposed by individual companies orgroups, and will be coordinated by PACIA.

Examples of projects which could attractfunding include:

n Consultants and experts to identifywaste and resource opportunities in your company;

n Research and development anddemonstration projects for new products or processes;

n Research projects to assess wastes,materials and energy across lifecycles of products and processes;

n Supply chain and regionally based initiatives; and

n Support for implementation of R&Dand demonstration projects.

The Agreement will deliver programs andoutcomes focused on areas of opportunityfor industry, such as solid and liquid waste,water and energy use and air emissions.Within this objective, two priority areas arethe reduction of trade wastes andprescribed industrial wastes generated by the plastics and chemical industries.

The Agreement also targets knowledgebuilding and sharing by supportingmembers to access international expertsand promoting lifecycle thinking.

Water - Sustainability for Industry

Day One of the PACIA NationalConference focused entirely on the issuesand opportunities facing our industry in awater-constrained future. Eminent speakersdelivered a challenge to industry, thegovernment and community to re-thinkattitudes to water management andplanning.

Keynote speaker Rob Gell of AccessEnvironmental Pty Ltd urged the audienceto look for long term, cyclic solutions whichaddress not only water, but also energy andwaste as part of a critical triumvirate, whilethe CSIRO’s Colin Creighton reinforcedthe need for multi-faceted approaches to address water management issues.

Speakers from industry, government, water authorities and the insurance sectorprovided insights and advice during thethree panel sessions which addressed The Business Case for Water, Best PracticeApproaches and The Future of WaterManagement.

Chris Wootton, Chief Executive ofWaterAid Australia, provided a stark realitycheck with the telling statistic that 1.1 billionpeople in the world today lack access tosafe drinking water. Chris described thework WaterAid undertakes to provide clean water and sanitation to communities,including our near neighbors in PNG and Timor.

“The Agreement also targets

knowledge building and

sharing by supporting

members to access

international experts

and promoting

lifecycle thinking.”

Pictured at the launch of the EPA Sustainable Industries-Stormwater Guides is from left; Kingston CouncilStormwater Industry Officer – Robert Powell and EPA Director, Sustainable Development – Terry A’Hearn.

PACIA’s Sustainability program focuses on building sustainability capacity and capability across the membership.The program takes its lead from the PACIA and EPA VictoriaSustainability Covenant and is also supported by PACIAresources in NSW and WA.

n Delivered a multi-million dollarfunding agreement with EPAVictoria; this will provide theindustry with up to $1M a yearfor the next three years toachieve significant waste reduction through resource efficiencies.

n Secured a range of eminentspeakers to address the NationalConference theme of Water -Sustainability for Industry;speakers identified the opportunities and challenges for companies operating withinAustralia’s water constrainedenvironment.

n Coordinated the participation of member companies in severalPACIA sustainability activitiesincluding sessions with PaulTebo (ex Dupont global EHS),cleaner production programs, life cycle tool development and agreen chemistry forum.

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PACIA Awards

CSBP Limited's focus on water resourcemanagement and conservation earned itthe top prize for the Sustainability Award -Chemicals for 2005. CSBP is a WesternAustralian based supplier of chemicals andfertilizers, and their integrated approach hasresulted in on-site water savings of morethan 500,000kL per year. The SustainabilityAward - Chemicals was sponsored by Dow Chemical Australia Limited.

Victorian small business Allviron Pty Ltdtook out the Sustainability Award - Plastics,sponsored by Husky Injection MoldingSystems ANZ Pty Ltd. Allviron, a participantin the PACIA Cleaner Production Programin 2004, reduced waste to landfill by an impressive 71% and is achieving ongoing waste reduction and resourceefficiency gains.

The T.G. Crane Health and Safety Award,sponsored by Orica Australia Pty Ltd, waswon by Nowra Chemical Manufacturers.Nowra's employees, working closely withthe CEO, implemented a new near-missreporting system. The Bluey card systemlogs data, actions and information andprovides feedback to card initiators.

Pot Recyclers Pty Ltd took out theEnvironment Award for their efforts in WA in diverting and reprocessing post-consumer polypropylene garden pots. Pot Recyclers’ new processing technique isable to provide manufacturers with a highgrade replacement feedstock to substitutefor virgin resin. The Environment Awardwas sponsored by CSBP Limited.

Sustainable Business Growthwith Paul Tebo

A key feature of the PACIA SustainabilityCovenant is commitment to providemembers with access to local andinternational sustainability experts. Withsponsorship from EPA Victoria, Dr PaulTebo (former global Vice President, Health,Safety and Environment for Dupont) visitedAustralia several times during 2004 and2005, to present to and work one-on-onewith PACIA member companies. During hisvisits, Paul has also briefed Victoriangovernment and regulators on sustainabilitydrivers and programs.

Business Improvement throughCleaner Production

While the chemical industry continuallyexamines innovation in products to market,a different approach to innovation can begained through cleaner production. PACIAassisted three NSW member companies toachieve significant water, waste and energysavings through their participation in theNSW Cleaner Production Program.Lubrizol, Ecolab and Nuplex worked closely with the Centre for AdvancedManufacturing and identified improvementsto operating procedures that will result inmajor reductions in energy and water useand waste generation.

Each organisation was assisted to examinetheir approach to materials utilisation, wasteminimisation, energy and water use, airemissions and equipment selection.Through the program, the companies wereable to exchange ideas and experiences,discuss options for change and identifycontacts and technical services.

The popular PACIA program EnergyManagement in Practice expanded intoSydney for the first time in 2005. More than 30 member and cross industrycompanies participated in the programduring 2004-05, with each identifyingnumerous energy and greenhouse saving opportunities.

PACIA Office EcologicalFootprint

The Ecological Footprint is a tool whichhelps better understand our demand onresources, and ecological performance. The footprint of PACIA's National Officeaccounts for our water and energy use,transport decisions and choices in officematerials. Footprint Calculators (available atwww.epa.vic.gov.au) distill this informationto a single digit - the amount of landneeded to provide for the office’s needs.

In 2004, our office footprint was 5.1ha peremployee, with electricity contributingnearly half of that. In June 2004, PACIAswitched to 100% Green Power, savingover 75 tonnes of greenhouse gases, whileelectricity consumption remained constant.For the 2004-05 period, the office footprintfell to 3.1ha as a result of the switch toGreen Power. Efforts for the year ahead will continue to focus on reducing electricityuse, as well as sharing tips for saving waterand energy in the home.

Maree LangManager, Industry Development -Sustainability

Winners and finalists pictured at the Sustainability Awards at the PACIA National Conference.

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The council aims to add value to thebusiness activities of PACIA members bydeveloping solutions to global, regional,national and state trade and business issuesaffecting the broader Membership.

The Council also aims to add value to thebusiness activities of PACIA members byensuring that ministers, parliamentariansand government officials are informedabout member interests and concerns, and of the benefits and disadvantages to the chemicals and plastics sectors ofGovernment policies and decisions.

PACIA Canberra Office

PACIA's Canberra office provides a contactpoint for Government to deal with theindustry, and for PACIA members seekingaccess to government Ministers, advisersand senior departmental officials.

The Canberra Office also maintains contactwith Opposition Shadow Ministry membersand minor party spokespersons in relevantareas of national policy. Key portfolios ofinterest to PACIA include:

n Trade

n Industry, Tourism and Resources

n Environment and Heritage

n Education and Training

n Treasury and Finance

2004-05 has been an active and importantyear in Federal politics. Apart from theelection in which the Howard Governmentsecured control of both Houses, there havebeen important developments, anddecisions, in respect of a range of policiesand programmes of interest to industry.

In December 2004, PACIA President Noel

Williams led an industry delegation to meetwith the Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane in relation to the Australia China Free TradeAgreement, nuisance tariffs, the Chemicalsand the Plastics Action Agenda and otherissues. In February 2005, the Trade andCommercial Affairs Council met with theTrade Minister to discuss the China FTA and other FTA negotiations. In March thePACIA board met in Canberra, and this was followed by a further meeting with the Industry Minister. These meetings withMinisters and their senior staff are animportant part of PACIA’s efforts to ensureMinisters appreciate the importance to thechemicals and plastics sectors of proposalsin relation to trade and industry policy.

INDUSTRY

Nuisance tariffs

‘Nuisance’ tariffs on imports of goodseligible for a Tariff Concession Order(TCO) have applied since 1996, introducedas a fiscal measure to address the FederalBudget deficits at that time. Over theyears, the Government has indicated itwould remove the tariff when it was fiscallyresponsible to do so, but it remained inplace despite budget surpluses.

PACIA lobbied strongly on this issue withMinisters during 2004-05, and wrote to thePrime Minister in March 2005. A feature ofPACIA submissions was to draw attentionto the fact that the successful negotiation ofbilateral Free Trade Agreements (Singapore,Thailand, US) had effectively removed thebenefits of tariffs on competitive imports,while the continuation of the nuisance tariffplaced local industry at a competitivedisadvantage to import competition in

“Trade, industry and energy

policies, and government

budget and economic

management, are the

foundations of vitality and

growth in industry.”

The PACIA Trade and Commercial Affairs Council coordinatesPACIA’s interests and involvement in industry assistance andsupport policies and programmes, international trade policiesand commitments, environmental and energy issues andpolicies and general economic policy and budget issues ofconcern to the plastics and chemical sectors.

n Lobbied successfully for theremoval of the three percentrevenue duty applying toimports under Tariff ConcessionOrders; this will save the industrymillions of dollars on imports ofcapital equipment, feedstock and intermediate goods notproduced in Australia.

n Worked closely with the Anti-Dumping Task Force and theAustralian Industry Group tosecure agreement from theFederal Government to ensurethat trade remedies remaineffective and of benefit toindustry where dumping is ofconcern. Australia’s decisionto apply a ‘government priceinfluence’ test in all dumpingcases is a significant benefit to industry.a

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The removal of nuisance tariffs in the 2005Budget will reduce costs in the chemicalsand plastics sectors by many millions of dollars each year.

Trade Remedies

In June the Anti-Dumping Task Force waschanged to the Trade Remedies Task Forceto reflect the interests of manufacturers in abroad range of trade safeguard measures.

PACIA has made a strong commitment to the Task Force, consistent with interestfrom the chemicals and plastics sectors in maintaining effective remedies wheredumping, subsidies and other tradeconditions adversely affect domesticindustry activity. In June, the Task Forceagreed to a comprehensive paper on ‘KeyIssues’, and this was the basis of extensivediscussions with the Minister for Justice and Customs, and senior officials.

The key issues identified by the task forceinclude concerns about the initiationprocess of dumping applications,determining material injury, Customsresources and procedures and tradesafeguards. The Minister acknowledgedindustry concerns, and has committed toaddressing those concerns to ensure traderemedies are accessible and effective.

Energy Market Reform

PACIA, with other energy intensiveindustries, have established a standingforum with the Department of Industry,Tourism and Resources to ensure that theconsiderable changes to the energy marketthat will be introduced over the next fewyears will accommodate the vital interest of major energy users in the production,distribution and development of the energyinfrastructure.

TRADE

Free Trade Agreement with China

The Prime Minister announced in Marchthat agreement had been reached withChina to commence formal negotiation of an FTA.

This agreement flowed from a detailed jointfeasibility study undertaken by the Australianand Chinese Governments. PACIA hasmade a considerable commitment to thisprocess.

A major issue for the chemicals and plasticssectors was the Government’scommitment, from the commencement of formal negotiations, to extend to China‘full market economy status’ where anti-dumping remedies were being investigated,with the apparent implication thatGovernment influence on prices could not be taken into account in determiningdumping and dumping margins. PACIA has worked closely with the Ai Group andmembers of the Trade Remedies Task Forceon the general industry concerns about thiserosion of the effectiveness of anti-dumpingas a safeguard for industry. Thegovernment’s decision to apply the priceinfluence test in dumping cases from allexport sources, and to disregard prices andcosts where these are artificially low, will be a significant feature of maintaining aneffective anti-dumping regime - not only inrelation to China, but all trading partners.

As part of the Feasibility Study, theDepartment of Foreign Affairs and Tradeundertook a number of case studies on the impact of an FTA on particular sectorsof the economy. PACIA was effective inhaving the chemicals and plastics sectorsincluded in this process. The conclusion of the case study, that the removal of tradebarriers could provide opportunities fortwo-way trade, but that an FTA should takeinto account the expected downwardpressures on prices, sets the scene forPACIA's continued interest and involvementin negotiations of an agreement with China.

Free Trade Agreements -Malaysia, ASEAN, UAE, Japan

During 2005 the Federal governmentannounced, in addition to thecommencement of formal negotiations with China, a commitment to further FTAnegotiations or studies - with Malaysia,ASEAN, United Arab Emirates and Japan.

PACIA’ submission to the Feasibility Studyargued the importance to the industry of:

n Tariff reductions phased in over severalyears to enable industry to restructure

n effective Rules of Origin to avoidcircumvention of duties on importsfrom third countries

n effective anti-dumping and othersafeguard measures against increasedimport pressures.

The Council and Director, Trade andEconomic Policy continued to consult withDFAT in relation to concerns (shared by abroad spectrum of manufacturing industry)that the commitments made by theGovernment in the context of the bilateralfree trade agreements, are developed andimplemented in a way which provides timefor industry to adjust to the opportunitiesand challenges they involve.

While trade agreement with these tradingpartners may not involve the same level of concern as the commitments given toChina on anti-dumping, PACIA continuesto stress the importance of ensuring thatthere are effective safeguards within bilateralagreements, and that they do not erodemultilateral (World Trade Organisation)rights and obligations in these areas.

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Multinational Issues

PACIA’s Canberra office maintains closeliaison with DFAT regarding the DohaRound Multilateral Trade Negotiations, with a close watching brief on progress in market access negotiations, in relation to the anti-dumping Agreement.

While the Doha Round negotiations havemade slow progress, PACIA’s watching briefhas sought to ensure that tariff reductionsintroduced as part of broader tradeliberalisation measures do not impact onexisting tariff rates until there is considerablymore liberalisation of rates on chemicalsand plastics by developing countries. As a member of the International Councilof Chemicals Associations (ICCA), PACIAhas worked closely with the ICCA's TradePolicy Group on the development of anagreed policy in relation to market accessnegotiations on industrial products.

The APEC Chemicals Dialogue provides auseful forum for the discussion of issues ofconcern in relation to trade in chemicals; in addition to the issues above it also has an interest in improved transparency andreduction in nontariff barriers in chemicalstrade. In this context, PACIA has expresseda particular interest in initiatives to reducecustoms clearance procedure costs in theAPEC economies.

ENVIRONMENT

The Prime Minister’s statement on'Securing Australia’s Energy Future’ in June2004 provided the Government’s longer-term commitment and strategy on energyand its approach to greenhouse gasemissions directly linked to energyproduction. During 2004-05, a number of important developments flowing fromthis statement have progressed.

n A reference was sent to theProductivity Commission on theeconomic and environmental efficiencyof energy use. PACIA’s submission tothis inquiry stressed the need to ensureenergy efficiency and greenhousemeasures do not impose costs which

reduce the competitiveness of thedomestic industry with imports. The Productivity Commission’s draftreport found that forgone efficiencyopportunities were not substantial, and that the case for governmentintervention was limited.

n The Department of Industry, Tourismand Resources has commenced amandatory energy efficiencyopportunity - or EEO - assessmentprogram for major energy users(annual usage over 0.5 petajoules). A trial of the assessment process is tobegin in 2005, and PACIA is part of the advisory panel for the trial. PACIAhas voiced concern about overlappingduplication between this and otherState and Federal greenhouseabatement programs.

n Greenhouse Challenge Plus waslaunched in March 2005, integratingthe former Greenhouse Challenge and Greenhouse Friendly programs.Improved reporting systems willsimplify requirements on GreenhouseChallenge participants.

Greenhouse and Energy Reporting

The Environment Protection and HeritageCouncil and the Ministerial Council onEnergy have commissioned a study toestablish a nationally consistent frameworkfor greenhouse and energy reporting. The important consideration from theperspective of the plastics and chemicalssectors is to ensure that the mechanismdecided upon does not involve anadditional imposition on industry, and that a single reporting mechanism can satisfy all requirements in relation to greenhouseemissions, including State Government and international requirements. PACIA hasworked closely with the Australian IndustryGreenhouse Network on this issue.

“Industry has a critical

self-interest to ensure that

these government policies

continue to promote a stable

and competitive

environment.”

n Maintained a strong stance inongoing Free TradeAgreement discussions toensure that the Government’sapproach to tariff reductionrecognises the position andcontribution of the chemicals and plastics sectors.

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Carbon Trading Regimes

In March, State Premiers and TerritoryChief Ministers decided to proceed withthe design and development of a nationalcarbon emission trading scheme.

At the time of printing, details of thisproposal were not final, although it wouldseem that the intention is that it initiallycover the stationary energy sector andinvolve a pay and trade arrangement.PACIA has worked closely with the EnergyIntensive Industry Alliance, and the AIGNvoiced concern at this development, inparticular the potential for it to imposesubstantial costs on industry and adverselyaffect international competitiveness.

At the Council of Australian Governments(COAG) meeting on June 3, agreementwas reached that the group examine thescope for national cooperation on climatechange policy, focusing on areas ofcommon ground between jurisdictionswhere practical programs can be made.PACIA will actively work to ensure thatmembers’ interests are represented in a consistent national product approach in relation to environment and climatechange policy to all levels of government.

Brian GallagherDirector, Trade & Economic Policy

PACIA Director, Trade and Economic Policy, Brian Gallagher briefs members on trade issues.

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Dr Stephen Bell, (Chair)Qenos Pty Ltd

David DunneCoogee Chemicals Pty Ltd (joined May 2005)

Murray WinstanleyAustralian Vinyls Corporation Ltd

John FetterOrica Australia Ltd

Nick MunafoCiba Specialty Chemicals Pty Ltd

Barry KellyBasell Australia Pty Ltd

Steve SandlerAker Kvaerner

Jim HallMarplex Australia Pty Ltd

Sharon SmithKPMG

Bernard LeeNufarm Ltd

Michael CatchpolePACIA

Brian GallagherPACIA

Trade and Commercial Affairs Council 2003-04

“PACIA has expressed

a particular interest

in initiatives to reduce

customs clearance

procedure costs in the

APEC economies.”

C o m m u n i c a t i o n a n d A d v i s o r y C o u n c i l

Its role is to:

(i) identify the key issues for the industrywhere external stakeholderengagement is considered important;

(ii) understand the range of stakeholderviews on these issues; and

(iii) provide policy guidance and advice toenable PACIA to effectively addressthese issues, with the aim of improvingrelationships with external stakeholders.

The Council includes industry and externalstakeholder representation, providing aninformation conduit for the industry andlinking to the wider stakeholder network,including government and mainstreamNGOs at the national and state level.

The Council has agreed on Sustainability as the theme for its work program inconjunction with the PACIA Board andCouncils.

State based CommunityAdvisory Panels

Active Community Advisory Panels inAltona (Victoria), Kwinana (WesternAustralia), and Botany (NSW) continued tooperate throughout the year.

The Communication and Advisory Councilwill work in conjunction with the PACIAPublic Affairs division and other PACIAdivisions to continue to manage issues andprograms on behalf of member companies.

Other events

The 2005 PACIA National Conference washeld in Sydney at the beginning of June andwas attended by more than 100 PACIAmembers plus representatives fromgovernment and regulatory agencies. Theconference presented the latest informationon Water Sustainability for Industry withguest speakers including Rob Gell (Access

Environmental Pty Ltd), who urgedmembers to seek long term-cyclic solutionsto water, energy and waste as part of acritical triumvirate. The CSIRO’s ColinCreighton reinforced the need for multi-faceted approaches to address watermanagement issues.

PACIA also presented the SustainabilityAwards during the conference. Sponsors of the conference were BASF, GEInfrastructure Water and ProcessTechnologies, Basell, Ciba, CoogeeChemicals, JFTA Petrochemical Services,KPMG, Orica, Patrick Logistics and Qenos.Feedback from delegates has beenoverwhelmingly positive and ensures nextyear’s conference in Melbourne will againcover a range of topics that directly impacton members' businesses.

PACIA's social and networking events werewell attended during the year, with up to100 players at each of the golf days held inNSW and Victoria. The 49th Annual LawnBowls Tournament in March was wellattended with an increased interest frommembers, ensuring the 50th Anniversaryevent in 2006 will be one not to bemissed. The Know Your Plastics trainingprogram has continued to draw strong support with courses in Melbourne andSydney twice a year attracting individualsnew to the industry and keen to learnabout plastics. Management of this two-dayintensive course is assisted by PlasticsPioneers and feedback from participants isalways positive, with numbers growing.

Media and Issues Management

PACIA continues to build its profile withmedia as the representative voice of theindustry on a wide range of issues. While the principal task remains one ofresponding to media inquiries, often to correct misinformation about products and

“PACIA’s social and

networking events were well

attended during the year,

with up to 100 players at

each of the golf days held

in NSW and Victoria.”

PACIA Chief Executive Michael Catchpole being interviewed by a reporter from ABC 7.30 Report.

PACIA established a new Communication and AdvisoryCouncil during 2004-05 to enhance communication betweenPACIA and its external stakeholders. The Council supports the PACIA Councils and PACIA Board.

n Continued to provide high-qualityand cost-effective information,business development, trainingand networking opportunities for members, ranging from theNational Conference to socialevents and from the strongly-supported regulatory affairs and Plascare network meetingsto industry-specific training programs.

n Enhanced the industry’s mediaprofile through involvement inand comment on high-profileissues; PACIA is increasingly consulted by media on a widerange of issues that impact uponthe plastics and chemicals sector.

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to build its profile

with media as the

representative voice

of the industry on

a wide range

of issues.”

Hot shot golfer Adam Wade, Metecno Bondor accepts the Beetle Cup (NSW Section) from PACIA Director, Corporate and Community Relations Stephen Holland at the PACIA NSW Golf Day. 25

their social and environmental impacts,PACIA seeks a proactive role in promotingthe industry and its contribution to societyand in influencing government policy-makingthrough statements on behalf of theindustry. Media statements can be accessedvia the website.

Publications andCommunications

The Public Affairs division assisted with thepreparation of several publicationssupporting PACIA's programs as well asoverseeing development of the new PACIAWebsite. This major project went live on 1January 2005 and is proving to be a usefulresource and reference tool for members,media and regulators. The website revamphas also allowed the development of a new PACIA Member News format andForum area.

Stephen HollandDirector, Corporate and CommunityRelations

Honi WalkerManager Public Affairs

Stewart Murrihy (Chair) Orica Australia Limited

Guy Pearse (Deputy Chair)Australian Public Strategies

Cheryl BatagolBatagol Consulting Group Pty Ltd

John FetterOrica Australia Limited

Dr Sue Graham-TaylorWA Museum

Geoff KellyKelly Strategic Influence

Belinda Kendall-WhiteWordscape Consulting

Sophi MacMillanVinyl Council of Australia

Maureen ShortQenos Pty Ltd

Gareth WidgerCSBP Limited

Michael CatchpolePACIA

Stephen HollandPACIA

Honi WalkerPACIA

Fiona WilkesPACIA

Megan WilliamsPACIA

Reputation Management Council

E x t e r n a l B o a r d s a n d A d v i s o r y G r o u p s

PACIA staff and executives

from member companies

represent the interests of the

industry on a range of

boards, councils, committees

and advisory groups.

Organisation Participant Association / Company

ACTDG Robert Cairney Incitec Pivot Ltd

AMSA Chemicals Operations Working Group Terry Hosken Orica Australia Pty Ltd

AMSA National Plan Management Committee Margaret Donnan PACIA

ACCI Environment Reference Group Carlos Santin PACIA

ACCI General Council Michael Catchpole PACIA

ACCI Industry & Innovation Committee Brian Gallagher PACIA

ACCI Economics & Taxation Committee Brian Gallagher PACIA

ACCI Trade and International Affairs Group Brian Gallagher PACIA

ACCI OHS Consultative Forum Margaret Donnan PACIA

APEC Chemical Dialogue Committee Michael Catchpole PACIA

APVMA Industry Liaison Committee Bernard Lee Nufarm Ltd

Australian Industry Greenhouse Network (AIGN) Michael Catchpole PACIA

Australian Industry Group National Environment Policy Group Carlos Santin PACIA

Australian Industry Group Environment Working Group Carlos Santin PACIA

Auto-on-Collins Peter Bury PACIA

Building Products Innovation Council Sophi MacMillan Vinyl Council

Bulk Bag Working Group Carlos Santin PACIA

CCI (WA) Chemical Industries, Environment Management C’ees Margaret Donnan PACIA

Chemicals and Plastics Leadership Group (Chairman) (vacant)

Coode Island Community Consultative Committee (CICCC) Margaret Donnan PACIA

Coode Island Community Information System Project Steering Group Margaret Donnan PACIA

Coode Island Marstel Community Group Margaret Donnan PACIA

DEH Hazardous Waste Act Policy Reference Group Carlos Santin PACIA

DEH National Dioxins Program Industry Reference Group Volker Maier Nufarm Aust LtdCarlos Santin PACIA

DEH Stockholm Reference Group Volker Maier Nufarm Aust LtdCarlos Santin PACIA

Global Litter Group Peter Bury PACIA

Global Plastics Environment Group Peter Bury PACIA

Hazardous Chemical Advisory Committee (NSW) Stephen Holland PACIA

Industry Government Greenhouse Partnership Brian Gallagher PACIA

Industrial / Automotive Plastics Steering Group Heather Thurman PACIAPeter Bury PACIAStephen Morris BASFTony Dunkerly Ariel IndustriesJim Hall MarplexKiam Yoong EcoRecycle Victoria,Ron Hurst Hook Plastics

International Council of Chemical Associations Board (ICCA) Michael Catchpole PACIA

ICCA Policy Working Group 3 Stephen Holland PACIA

ICCA Technical Advisory Group Margaret Donnan PACIA

ICCA Trade Policy Group Brian Gallagher PACIA

ICCA Trade & Environment Working Group Brian Gallagher PACIA

ICCA Technical Group - Endocrine Disruption and Children's Health Dr Roger Drew Toxikos Pty Ltd

ICCA POP's Planning Group Carlos Santin PACIA

ICCA SAICM Core Group Margaret Donnan PACIA

IGCD Scheduling Working Party on Controlled Substances Margaret Donnan PACIA

Major Hazards Advisory Committee (VIC) John Power Huntsman ChemicalCompany

Manufacturing Industry Skills Council Michael Catchpole PACIA

Manufacturing Industry Skills Council David Graham Huntsman Chemical Company

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Manufacturing Learning Victoria Board (MLV) Michael Catchpole PACIA

Manufacturing Skills Australia - PMB01 Review Group Stephen Holland PACIA

Motor Vehicle and Parts OHS Working Group of Worksafe Victoria Peter Bury, Barry Black PACIA

National Registration Authority (NRA) Bernard Lee Nufarm Aust Ltd

NEPM Air Toxics Committee Geoff Ereaut Huntsman Chemical Co Aust

NICNAS Industry Government Consultative Committee (IGCC) Nick Munafo Ciba Speciality Chemicals Pty Ltd

Margaret Donnan (Observer) Ciba Specialty Chemicals P/L PACIA

NICNAS LRCC Taskforce Margaret Donnan PACIA

NICNAS LRCC Working Group Joe Rundle ClariantJohn Hargrave DowRobert Ward DuPont Margaret Donnan PACIA

NICNAS Existing Chemicals Review Steering Committee Margaret Donnan PACIAStephen Holland PACIA

NICNAS Existing Chemicals Review Working Groups Susan Birdsall, Bayer Robert Ward DupontJohn Issa CintoxStephen Holland PACIA

NOHSC Chemical Standards Sub Committee Margaret Donnan PACIA

NOHSC MHF Implementation Reference Group Margaret Donnan PACIA

NSW DEC Litter and Illegal Dumping Alliance Stephen Holland PACIA

NSW DEC CAPER Reference Group Robert Evans Orica Australia Pty Ltd

NSW Cleaner Production Group Stephen Holland PACIA

NSW Dept of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability - Water Consultative Group Stephen Holland PACIA

NSW DEC Peak Industry Group Stephen Holland PACIA

NSW Site Auditor Accreditation Panel Bruce Gotting Orica Australia Pty Ltd

NSW WorkCover DG & Explosives Consultative Group Margaret Donnan & Stephen Holland PACIA

NSW WorkCover MHF Consultative Group Margaret Donnan PACIA

National Packaging Covenant Council Peter Bury PACIA

National Packaging Covenant Industry Association Peter Bury PACIA

National Packaging Covenant - Jurisdictional Recycling Group (Tas) David Calvert Caled Containers

National Packaging Covenant - Jurisdictional Recycling Group (Vic) Peter Bury PACIA

National Packaging Covenant - Review & Evaluation Working Group Peter Bury PACIA

National Working Group on the Prevention of Diversion of Precursor Chemicals Margaret Donnan PACIA

PACIA Dangerous Goods Transport Sub Committee Lloyd Eldred (Chair) Patrick Corporation

PACIA NICNAS Taskforce John Hargrave (Chair) Dow

PACIA Responsible Care Sub Committee Cameron Schuster (Chair) CSBP

PACIA Working Group on SSAN Margaret Donnan PACIA

PACIA Working Group on VIC OHS Act Margaret Donnan PACIA

Plastic Bags National Working Group Peter Bury PACIA

Sydney Water Corp - Industrial and Commercial Customer Forum Dr Charles Koch Solvay Interox Pty Ltd

Trade Remedies Taskforce Brian Gallagher PACIA

Victorian EPA & PACIA Sustainability Covenant Steering Group Michael Catchpole and Maree Lang PACIA

Victorian Industry Liaison Agent Steering Group: Chemicals and Plastics Peter Bury PACIA

Victorian Litter Action Alliance Executive Maree Lang PACIA

Victorian Litter Action Alliance Working Group Carlos Santin PACIA

Victorian Process Manufacturing Industries Training Board Michael Catchpole PACIA

Victorian Process Manufacturing Industries Training Board David Graham Huntsman Chemical Company

Victorian Trade Waste Review Industry Reference Group Maree Lang PACIA

World Chlorine Council Board (WCC) Michael Catchpole PACIA

United Nations Sub Committee of Experts of Transport of DG Ken Price (PACIA rep to ICCA) Riskom International

Organisation Participant Association / Company

Plastics and ChemicalsIndustries Association INC

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P A C I A O f f i c e s

National Office

Level 2, 263 Mary Street, Richmond Victoria 3121

PO Box 211 Richmond Victoria 3121 Australia

Telephone: +61 3 9429 0670Facsimile: +61 3 9429 0690Email: info@pacia.org.auWebsite: http://www.pacia.org.au

Canberra

Telephone: +61 2 6230 6985Facsimile: +61 2 6230 6714

New South Wales

Telephone: +61 2 9410 9857Email: sholland@pacia.org.au

Western Australia

Telephone: +61 8 9365 7592Facsimile: +61 8 9375 7550

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