Thank you for your feedback.
Public consultation closed on 1 October 2024. We are not accepting any further submissions.
Submissions are currently being reviewed.
This initial consultation sought community input to better understand the impacts of phasing out certain single-use plastic items in Tasmania, and to determine how these items should be phased out.
Discussion Paper
A Discussion Paper was created to inform responses to the public consultation. This document provided information and context regarding the Government's commitment to phasing out single-use plastics in Tasmania:
Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics in Tasmania Discussion Paper (PDF 4Mb)
Consultation Factsheets
The following Factsheet written in different languages provides further simplified information regarding the phase out:
Plain English Factsheet (PDF 424Kb)
Simplified Chinese Factsheet (PDF 450Kb)
Nepali Factsheet (PDF 287Kb)
Punjabi Factsheet (PDF 317Kb)
Next Steps
A report summarising the feedback is currently being prepared.
Continued Engagement
The Department will continue engagement with key stakeholders as we assess sector-specific impacts in more detail.
Further Consultation (TBA)
The Tasmanian Government is committed to providing further opportunities for community involvement in the development of Government policy. The Department will soon release , a regulatory impact statement, draft legislation and a phase out roadmap for public comment.