Here Is What You Need to Know About New Laws and Changes for Australians From July 1, 2018

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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.