| Date of offence or contravention | 7 July 2023 |
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| Type of offence or contravention | Obstructed EPA Authorised Officer at Campbellfield on 7 July 2023, contrary to section 266(a) |
| Background of offence or contravention | Tuo Song is the CEO of ELT Recycling Australia Pty Ltd (ELT). ELT operate a tyre reprocessing facility at 147-149 Northbourne Road, Campbellfield. On 7 July 2023, EPA Authorised Officers inspected the Premises to assess ELT’s compliance with its fire mitigation requirements imposed by registrations issued under the EP Act. On arriving at the site, EPA Authorised Officers were physically prevented from carrying out the inspection as ELT’s representatives stood around them, blocking their paths and telling them they would not be conducting an inspection. Despite requests by EPA authorised officers that SONG move away from them, SONG refused. The EPA Authorised Officers left the premises briefly before returning to the site. Entry was eventually granted. |
| Date of court hearing | 11 November 2025 |
| Date of court order | 11 November 2025 |
| Judicial officer | M L Smith |
| Court and location | Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court |
| Proceeding number | Q11501773 |
Court orders made
Without conviction, fined $2500.00 as part of an aggregate order.
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