Queensland bans single-use plastic bags from July 2018

State will also introduce new container refund scheme with most drinks containers attracting 10-cent refund

Single-use plastic bags will be banned in Queensland from July next year after the state parliament passed new legislation on Tuesday night.

The state will also have a new container refund scheme, with most beverage containers to attract a 10-cent refund to stop them ending up in waterways and the sea.