Single-Use Plastics

228 The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO ().9 February 2023). Can the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water advise—

1. Since March 1 2022, how many notices have been issued to businesses for infringements against the single-use plastics ban?

2. Since March 1 2022, how many notices have been issued to individuals for infringements against the single-use plastics ban?

3. Since March 1 2022, what is the quantum (dollar amount) of fines issued to businesses for infringements against the single-use plastics ban?

4. Since March 1 2022, what is the quantum (dollar amount) of fines issued to individuals for infringements against the single-use plastics ban?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector): The Minister for Climate, Environment and Water has advised:

No notices for infringements or fines have been handed out since the Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 came into operation on 1 March 2021. Consistent with public statements since the implementation of the first ban, the Environment Protection Authority has attended to notifications of noncompliance through education and communication with the alleged offender, to support them in complying with the single-use plastics bans.