Independent Review Findings Released

An independent review of Australia’s Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme (TPSS) has confirmed the scheme is performing strongly within its current voluntary framework, while also highlighting the limits of what can be achieved without broader participation across the supply chain.

Commissioned by TSA to meet ACCC requirements, the review was conducted by Marsden Jacob Associates. It found TSA is administering the scheme well and delivering positive outcomes, supported by high levels of recycler participation, growing engagement with the mining sector on off-the-road (OTR) tyres, and more than $11.5 million committed to 76 market development projects.

The review also notes that progress is plateauing under a purely voluntary model, with uneven participation across the supply chain constraining further gains.

As TSA CEO Lina Goodman said:

“While we’re proud of what the voluntary scheme has achieved, the review makes clear that we’re approaching the limits of what can be accomplished without regulatory support.”

The review makes a series of recommendations to strengthen the Scheme and support its next phase, including clearer objectives, deeper engagement with retailers and vehicle manufacturers, and a more outcomes-focused approach to research and development.