More plastic items are being phased out in WA
More plastic items are being phased out in WA
Information for Businesses
To reduce plastic pollution, the Western Australian Government implemented a state-wide ban on the supply of certain plastic items. Stage 1 of the WA Plan for Plastics was completed 1 October 2022, and implementation of Stage 2 is now underway.
The National Retail Association has been engaged by the WA Government to help businesses prepare for, transition, and manage the bans. This website and resources have been developed by the National Retail Association and the WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.
The stage 2 bans come into effect in four stages between September 2023 and July 2025.
We note that it is an offence to provide false or misleading information about a Stage 1 banned item from 1 January 2022 and a Stage 2 items from 1 March 2023. It is also an offence to supply or provide a banned item after the enforcement dates, even if you purchased the stock before these dates.
Thank you WA!
See how businesses around Australia are making positive changes
Great mirror selfie shot here! Shoutout to the lovely team here @wheelandbarrowhome in Fortitude Valley for chatting to us about the rollout of the new QLD knife laws implemented on 1 September.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
It was great chatting to Szachellie from Paperbox in Deception Bay about the rollout of the new QLD knife laws implemented on 1 September.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
Samantha and the team at @maroochydorenews are implementing the new 18+ rules and processes under the 2024 QLD Knife Sale Laws. Thanks for having us team!
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
Cheers to Ryan from @tackleworldaus for chatting to us about the rollout of the new QLD knife laws implemented on 1 September.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
It was great chatting to Ringu and Avi from @bargain_house about the rollout of the new QLD knife laws implemented on 1 September. Thanks for having us guys!
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
Milli and the team at Nextra are implementing the new 18+ rules and processes under the 2024 QLD Knife Sale Laws.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
It was great chatting to Marina and Paul from Paper and Co. about the rollout of the new QLD knife laws implemented on 1 September. Thanks for having us guys!
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
Leonie and the team at Lifeline Pacific Paradise are implementing the new 18+ rules and processes under the 2024 QLD Knife Sale Laws.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
It was great chatting to Leanne from MBW Butchers about the rollout of the new QLD knife laws implemented on 1 September.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
From Sept 1 2024 QLD retailers are prohibited from selling knives and other controlled items to minors under 18. The new laws come with additional requirements such as placing signage on display as seen here with Leanne from CTC Tobacconist.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
Leah and the team at BBQ Galore are implementing the new 18+ rules and processes under the 2024 QLD Knife Sale Laws.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
It was great chatting to the team from @kingkongsales here in Bernie about the rollout of the new QLD knife laws implemented on 1 September.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
Cheers to Gary and the team at Discount Station in Burpengary for having us. They are implementing the new 18+ rules and processes under the 2024 QLD Knife Sale Laws.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
From Sept 1 2024 QLD retailers are prohibited from selling knives and other controlled items to minors under 18. The new laws come with additional requirements such as placing signage on display as seen here with Gabrielle from @yandinahardware
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
Great energy here at First Choice Discount Store! The team here are implementing the new 18+ rules and processes under the 2024 QLD Knife Sale Laws. Great being able to chat with everyone here!
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
Tanya and the team at Drakes Calliope are implementing the new 18+ rules and processes under the 2024 QLD Knife Sale Laws. Thanks for your hospitality guys!
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
It was great chatting to David and Luke from @gladstone_central_plaza about the rollout of the new QLD knife laws implemented on 1 September.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
Ashley and the team at Dollars and Sense Alexandra Hills are implementing the new 18+ rules and processes under the 2024 QLD Knife Sale Laws.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
Amber and the team from the @choicethediscountstore Bundaberg were happy to chat to us about the rollout of the new QLD knife laws implemented on 1 September. Thanks for having us guys!
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
Thanks so much to Daniel and the team from @kingkongsales in Bundaberg for chatting to us about the rollout of the new QLD knife laws implemented on 1 September.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
Thanks to Ambah and the team at Drakes Proserpine! Great chatting about the rollout of the new QLD knife laws implemented on 1 September.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
Some next level signage and storage here at @mitre10 Mackay. Thanks to Rebecca and the team for their participation in the rollout of the new QLD knife laws implemented on 1 September.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
Thanks so much to Kristy and the team here @kaisercraft Morayfield for a chat about the rollout of the new QLD knife laws implemented on 1 September.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
The team here at Super Butcher in Browns Plains are implementing the new 18+ rules and processes under the 2024 QLD Knife Sale Laws.
From 1 September 2024, retailers cannot sell knives and other controlled items to customers under the age of 18. Additional restrictions such as secure storage apply to particular controlled items such as axes, daggers and machetes. More information on the new laws: https://bit.ly/knifelaws-nationalretail
#qldknifelaws #nationalretailassociation
Guide to the ban
The WA Government and National Retail Association have collaboratively created a Comprehensive Guide for Business. This one-stop resource covers ALL existing and upcoming bans in Western Australia.
Handy videos
The WA Government has produced a range of videos to further increase awareness of the bans across key items.
Businesses are encouraged to watch the videos and share them across your network to help spread the word.
Packaging Solution Finder
Find compliant products quickly and easily with the Plastic Ban Solution Finder, recently launched by Boomerang Alliance and the WA Government.
This new website provides a searchable database of alternatives to banned food and drink packaging items, making the switch simple and stress-free.
The NRA are holding regular online information sessions on the WA bans from 2023 to 2025.
Click below to register for upcoming information sessions.
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