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Queensland state parliament inches closer to banning single use plastic
Single use plastic products are close to being banned in Queensland, after a proposal was motion was green-lit in parliament.
The new legislation is on the agenda for state parliament next month.
According to the Brisbane Times, businesses could cop fines of up to $6,672 if caught selling plastic straws and cutlery after July 1, 2021.
There would be exemptions though. Due to their nature, schools and healthcare providers will not have to comply with the new laws.
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