Information Report in relation to City of Fremantle Plastic Bag Reduction Local Law 2012

Delegated Legislation Committee (2001 - 2017)· 24 October 2013information_report

The WA Parliamentary Delegated Legislation Committee reviewed the City of Fremantle's Plastic Bag Reduction Local Law 2012. The Committee found the law to be within the City's power, except for clause 6 regarding mandatory fees for alternative bags. The report highlights differing views on whether the law unduly affects retailers' rights and if it's appropriate for subsidiary legislation.

Impact

Retailers in the City of Fremantle are directly affected by the restrictions and mandatory fees. Consumers are impacted by the cost of alternative bags. Other local governments may consider similar laws.

local_governmentenvironmentpublic_sectorotherplastic bag reductionlocal lawdelegated legislationretailersenvironmental protectionwaste reductioncity of fremantlemandatory feessubsidiary legislationgood government

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