The Circular Australia Industry Taskforce is dedicated to removing industry and regulatory barriers for faster adoption of circular practices. Transitioning to a circular economy is a systems challenge that requires a cross-sectoral approach—no single business or organisation can achieve it alone. The Industry Taskforce brings together leading industry players to tackle complex challenges and share best practices for adopting circular solutions.
This collaborative environment supports business development, activates and scales new circular supply chains, and helps establish enabling markets. It inspires action from government agencies and industry while facilitating effective cross-sector dialogue to shape supportive policies, market settings, and business practices.
Project Work & Focus
- Circular market opportunities
- Development of evidence base and analysis into circular markets
- Spotlight on secondary resource markets
- Value-chain mapping
- Project development opportunities
- Project collaborations and case studies
- International best practice
- Opportunities for partnerships to grow new circular economy markets
- Policy and harmonisation considerations explored with key spotlights
- Circular Fiscal/ Taxation Policy
- Development of evidence and case studies on why fiscal policy and taxation policy does not support circular economy.
Australian and international case studies including best practice from California, USA - Identifying pathways to achieve a circular economy by 2035
- Development of evidence and case studies on why fiscal policy and taxation policy does not support circular economy.
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Taskforce Co-Chairs
Circular Australia Taskforces, led by honorary Co-Chairs, are removing barriers and activating new opportunities across Australia’s economic sectors.
Co-Chairs are appointed by Circular Australia and are outstanding leaders from industry, government, and research. Their expertise and deep commitment are essential to Australia’s transition to a circular economy, enabling problem-solving, barrier removal, and new opportunities in partnership with taskforce members and the broader community of practice.
Leanne Griffin is Australasia’s Circular Economy Service Leader at Arup. She brings extensive expertise in complex engagement, social impact, and sustainable practices. Her diverse background includes work in recycled materials, circular economy strategies, water recycling, and social housing. Leanne excels in both project and people management.
Adrian Jones is Co-Founder at BlockTexx, a world-leading chemical textile recycling and resource recovery business. BlockTexx has developed a patent-pending technology, S.O.F.T.™, which diverts textiles and clothing from landfill and accelerates the global textile recycling industry.
Taskforce Management
Taskforces are guided by Circular Australia’s Communications & Engagement Manager and CEO. Taskforces meet quarterly to set ambitious agendas aimed at achieving a circular economy by 2035.
Lisa McLean is a leader in circular economy and zero-carbon business transformation, serving as Managing Director and CEO of Circular Australia. She has over 20 years’ experience advising industry and governments in the UK and Australia, developing policy frameworks and regulations that enable the transition to a circular, zero-carbon economy. Her work spans supply chains, infrastructure, energy, water, waste, and mobility sectors.
As Communications & Engagement Manager, Emma Lundaahl leads the delivery of communications across the Circular Australia network. She ensures members are connected, informed, and engaged by sharing resources, insights, and opportunities. Emma also drives the annual engagement strategy to deepen collaboration and activate meaningful participation across the network.
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