Single-use Plastics

In reply to the Hon. J.A. DARLEY (16 October 2019).

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services): The Minister for Environment and Water has advised:

The government's approach to single-use plastic products was announced in July 2019, including the development of legislation to establish a framework to phase out certain single-use plastic and other plastic items.

The initial products to be phased out are single-use plastic straws, cutlery and drink stirrers, as well as takeaway expanded polystyrene food service items and 'oxo-degradable' plastics.

Thicker plastic shopping bags, takeaway coffee cups and other takeaway food service items have been identified for consideration for phase out at a later date and will be considered by the task force comprising representatives of business, industry, local government and interest groups.