The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science will hold public hearings in Canberra on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 and Wednesday, 11 March 2026 as part of its inquiry into the current state of the Australian tyre industry, and any challenges and opportunities for the industry within the context of a circular economy.
Committee Chair, Mr Rob Mitchell MP, said, ‘The Committee appreciates all who made a submission to the inquiry. We look forward to unpacking the issues raised in submissions in more detail at public hearings over the coming months.
‘At our first public hearing on 4 March, the Committee will hear from two key Commonwealth government agencies:
- Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, as the Australian Government lead on supporting the transition to a circular economy
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, as the agency responsible for authorising Tyre Stewardship Australia to deliver the Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme.
‘The following week, on 11 March, we will hear from the Australian Tyre Recyclers Association, the Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence and the Australian Local Government Association, with the aim of getting a broad understanding of the current issues facing the Australian tyre industry, product stewardship schemes and local governments.’
More information about the inquiry, including the terms of reference and submissions, can be found on the inquiry webpage.
Public hearing details
Date: Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Time: 8:15am – 10:00am (AEDT)
Location: Committee Room 2R2, Parliament House, Canberra
Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Time: 8:00am – 10:00am (AEDT)
Location: Committee Room 2R2, Parliament House, Canberra
Programs for each public hearing are available on the inquiry website.
Public hearings are broadcast live on the Australian Parliament House Streaming Portal.
Media inquiries
Office of Mr Rob Mitchell MP
(03) 5716 3000
[email protected]
For background information
Committee Secretariat
(02) 6277 4114
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