As of today, plastic straws are banned in Victoria.
https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/politics/victoria-…
"Businesses caught using those items can be fined $1849 and individuals face a fine of $370."
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/soft-plastics-20…
I've stocked up for a couple of decades because I can't stand the paper ones at Maccas and 7-Eleven.
Will be using them illegally I suppose behind closed curtains at home.
So will I be fined if I BYO when I get an iced latte at Maccas or a Slurpee at 7-Eleven?
Who will be policing this? Will Dan Andrews hire Protective Straw Officers (PSOs)
Plastic everywhere. We're surrounded with plastic. Look around you. It is everywhere.
But plastic straws have to go.
Because rules. Some people make stuff. Other people just like controlling people.