The World’s Waste Is Coming—Will Australia Let It In?

As the US cracks down on ultra-fast fashion imports, Australia risks becoming the next pressure valve for global waste. With over 1.4 billion garments entering our market each year—half ending in landfill—inaction could make us a target for the very practices others are curbing. This article explores how smarter trade policy and stronger import standards can help Australia protect its economy, its environment, and its future.