| Date of offence or contravention | 2 January 2024 |
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| Type of offence or contravention | Breach General Environmental Duty at Laverton North on 2 January 2024, contrary to s 25(2). |
| Background of offence or contravention | MST1 Pty Ltd (‘MTS1’) was primarily a metal recycler, receiving and recovering waste metals from businesses and the public to be recycled and onsold or repurposed. Waste was received at the premises and then sorted to identify materials for recycling. On 2 January 2024, a fire took place at MST1's premises in Laverton North. MST1 was charged with breaching the General Environmental Duty, specifically, with contravening section 25(2) of the Act, in that MST1 failed to use and maintain systems for identification, assessment and control of risks to the environment from pollution and waste that may arise in connection with its activity. |
| Date of court hearing | 20 March 2026 |
| Date of court order | 20 March 2026 |
| Judicial officer | Magistrate McGarvie |
| Court and location | Wyndham Magistrates' Court |
| Proceeding number | R10648831 |
Court orders made
With conviction, $45,000 fine imposed on corporate accused and $15,574.05 in costs awarded to EPA.
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