The New South Wales Parliament is currently considering a Bill to prohibit retailers from supplying certain types of plastic bags to their customers.
If passed, the new law will prevent retailers from supplying plastic bags to customers to carry goods bought, or to be bought, from the retailer that are not biodegradable. The Bill does account for a few exceptions such as barrier bags and bags integral to sealing a particular item prior to sale.
Should the New South Wales Parliament pass the Bill, the commencement date will occur 6 months from its date of passage.