Green Public Procurement

The Hon. J.A. DARLEY (14:41): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Human Services, representing the Minister for Environment and Water, questions regarding green public procurement.

Leave granted.

The Hon. J.A. DARLEY: The Local Government Association has issued a waste action plan that outlines their views on a number of waste issues. One of the key principles is applying circular economy principles. The European Commission issued an edict regarding green public procurement in October 2017. Can the minister advise what the government's policy is on green public procurement and whether these principles are part of the Public Service's procurement processes?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (14:42): I think that is probably a question that the relevant minister will be directing to his particular agency of Green Industries SA. I am certainly aware that a number of government buildings have a lot of policies in terms of recycling, not for green waste and so forth but in terms of printer cartridges and a range of things. I will take those questions on notice for him and endeavour to bring back a response.