Legislation will be tabled in State Parliament today to ban non-biodegradable plastic bags by November this year.
THE State Government is forging ahead with plans to ban non-biodegradable plastic shopping bags in Tasmania.
Legislation will be tabled in Parliament tomorrow morning in a bid to have a ban in place by November this year.
Environment Minister Brian Wightman today said the timing was right for a ban on the non-biodegradable bags mostly commonly used in supermarkets.
"We need a ban that keeps our communities and waterways clean, and our wildlife protected," he said.
"We've worked very closely with environmental campaigners, and with businesses, to develop a ban that's effective, fair on business, and safe for consumers.
Tasmanian shoppers will still be able to use biodegradable plastic bags, heavier "boutique-style" plastic bags that can be re-used, and re-usable "green" bags.
The Tasmanian Greens, who first called for the ban in 2010 with tripartisan support, have welcomed the legislation.
Information on the proposed ban can be found at www.plasticbags.tas.gov.au
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