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Plastic bag ban takes effect in Victoria

NRA believes officials will focus on "educating, rather than punishing" those that struggle with the transition.

Woolworths trials 20 cent brown paper bags

Retailer introduces paper bags for forgetful customers at 20 cents a pop.

More to retail decline than bag ban, NRA says

Australian retail associations look beyond bag blame for fall in grocery consumption.

Poll: Has the bag ban hurt retail sales?

Some retailers reported that consumers are purchasing less items since the ban was introduced.

Victoria bans single-use bags

State government introduces bag ban at retail outlets including supermarkets, fast food outlets, convenience stores and ...

NRA and Vic retailers to work together on plastic bag ban

Victoria is looking to eradicate the use of plastic bags by the end of 2019.

Poll: Do you think the plastic bag ban has been a success?

Six months on, are things better or worse?

Western Australia bans use of plastic bags

Western Australian retailers to face fines if they fail to comply with new laws.

US couple’s alternative to the “bag for life”

The pair are in talks with the "big two" about introducing it to stores.

Coles, Woolies step-up bag ban efforts

Supermarkets move to quell bag rage with latest initiative.