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Current Plastic Bans in Australia

A quick summary of foodware bans and other measures in your state

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Action taken: bans and other measures	NSW	VIC	ACT	QLD	WA	TAS	NT	SA
Straws
Cutlery/stirrers
Plates
Bowls (unlidded)
Food containers (unlidded)
Cold cups
Cold cup lids
Hot cups
Hot cup lids
EPS cups
EPS food containers
Food containers (with lids)
Pizza savers
Oxo-degradable plastics
Soy Fish
Produce bags
Barrier bags (meat, seafood, dairy)
Accept BYO reusable cups (2028)
Offer reusable cups for dine-in (2028)
Offer reusable cups for takeaway (large businesses) (2030)

Last Updated:

October 27, 2026 7:34 PM

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