Woolworths backtracks on its ‘Made in Australia’ promise for all paper bags Sustainability Anton Nilsson 9 June 2023 The grocery giant set the goal of making all of its paper bags in Australia in 2021 in response to customer backlash.
Shop owners risk $50,000 fines to clear stock as Victoria’s bag ban comes into force Retail Matthew Elmas 6 November 2019 Victoria's single-use plastic bag ban is in effect but some shop owners are still clearing through existing bag stocks, risking hefty fines.
“You will get difficult customers”: Small retailers warned to prepare as VIC bag ban looms Retail Matthew Elmas 20 June 2019 Victoria has finally pulled the trigger on a state-wide plastic bag ban, giving retailers just under four months to prepare for what's to come.