From the 1st January 2019, any retailers who supply the banned single use plastic bags risk fines of up to $5000.

Today Oliver Peterson spoke to Environment Minister Stephen Dawson about the ban which applies to lightweight plastic bags – including bags that are biodegradable, degradable or compostable – with handles and a thickness of 35 microns or less.

The State-wide plastic bag ban applies to all retailers – not just supermarkets.

Complaints can be lodged with the National Retail Association at http://www.bagbanwa.com.au

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