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Labor Party Abandons Packaging Laws Amid Public Outcry

Updated 2026-09-11 15:10 UTC 1 source Negative

The Australian Labor government abandoned new packaging laws aimed at reducing plastic waste, facing unprecedented public outrage over cost concerns.

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The Guardian
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2026-09-11 15:00 UTC
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