The start of a new financial year will bring in a raft of changes to fees, taxes, welfare, and even how you shop. Here are some notable changes that might affect you and your family across Australia.
Plastic Bag Ban
From July 1, Queensland (QLD) and Western Australia (WA) will be joining the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Northern Territory (NT), South Australia (SA), and Tasmania (TAS) in banning single-use plastic bags from all retailers.
The Victorian (VIC) government announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in 2017 but has yet to confirm a start date. The government has consulted with the community in order to develop future approaches to manage plastic pollution in the state and design a way to phase out plastic bags.
Janita Kan
Writer
Janita Kan is a former reporter for The Epoch Times.
Here Is What You Need to Know About New Laws and Changes for Australians From July 1, 2018
Plastic Bag Ban
From July 1, Queensland (QLD) and Western Australia (WA) will be joining the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Northern Territory (NT), South Australia (SA), and Tasmania (TAS) in banning single-use plastic bags from all retailers.