In September 2024, the Phasing Out Problematic Single-Use Plastics in Tasmania Discussion Paper was created to inform responses to the public consultation:
Phasing Out Problematic Single-Use Plastics in Tasmania Discussion Paper (PDF 4Mb)
This document provided information and context regarding the Tasmanian Government's commitment to phasing out single-use plastics in Tasmania.
Consultation Report
Survey results indicated 97 per cent of 1,140 respondents supported a reduction in the use of single-use plastics in Tasmania. Similarly, all of the 60 written submissions indicated support for a reduction in single-use plastics in Tasmania.
The Consultation Report provides a summary and key themes from what we heard:
You can find the survey results and written submissions below:
Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics in Tasmania - Consultation Report - Appendix 1 Survey Results - November 2025 (PDF 421Kb)
Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics in Tasmania - Consultation Report - Appendix 2 - Written submissions and feedback - November 2025 (PDF 32Mb)
If you would like to stay updated on future announcements about how the phase is progressing, please contact PlasticsPolicy@nre.tas.gov.au or sign up for the Waste and Resource Recovery Newsletter.
