Legislative Council Fifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1) 54 1 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Answers to Questions Single-Use Plastics Single-use Plastics The Hon. J.A. DARLEY Legislative Council Single-use Plastics In reply to the Hon. J.A. DARLEY (16 October 2019). The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK Legislative Council Minister for Human Services Single-use Plastics 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.