The Queensland Government is proposing a ban on the supply of specific single-use plastic products, starting with straws (taking into account the needs of people with disability or healthcare needs), cutlery, plates and stirrers.
More information on the products.
The Single-Use Plastic Items Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) has been developed to evaluate banning these particular single-use plastic products—as an option for helping reduce plastic pollution and waste in Queensland.
MORE ABOUT THE BANOur response
The NRA supports the intent of the legislation and our submission outlines a roadmap to implementing the proposed bans on single-use plastics, while maintaining national consistency, commercial viability and realistic timeframes.
READ OUR SUBMISSION