Minister for the Environment, the Hon Sussan Ley MP
South Australia Minister for the Environment and Water, the Hon David Speirs MP
The Morrison Government has nominated South Australia’s Flinders Ranges for tentative listing as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley said the nomination had been submitted on behalf of the South Australian Government and the area’s Traditional Owners, the Adnyamathanha People, who have been custodians of the land for tens of thousands of years.
“The Flinders Ranges is known for its outstanding aesthetic beauty, diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity, and exceptional scientific values,” Minster Ley said.
New sand arrives onto Adelaide’s West Beach April 14, 2021, by Eldin Ganic
About 250,000 cubic metres of sand will soon be placed onto Adelaide’s West Beach after decades of erosion, according to the South Australia’s Environment Minister, David Speirs.
The move is part of the Marshall Liberal Government’s $48.4 million ‘Securing the Future of our Coastline‘ project which is protecting Adelaide’s metropolitan beaches.
Minister for Environment and Water David Speirs said that this mass replenishment at West Beach is the first major step to delivering 500,000 cubic metres of sand from an external source as well as a long-term solution to saving West Beach.
South Australia bans single-use plastics from today: What you need to know
South Australia s historic ban on single-use plastics is now in action, with shops banned from selling plastic straws, stirrers and cutlery.
The ban is the first of its kind in Australia and specifically prohibits the sale, supply or distribution of plastic single-use items.
In a release to the public, Minister for Environment and Water David Speirs said the legislation does not prevent members of the community from bringing their own straws to cafes.
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Single-use plastics such as cutlery have been banned in SA.(Tanya Macheda)
Additionally, any business can choose to supply individual single-use plastic drinking straws on request, due to disability or medical needs.
From Monday, South Australia s going to be a little bit greener.
Not only is the state a leader in renewable energy, it s also the first jurisdiction in the country to ban all single-use plastic items.
From 1 March 2021 all single-use plastic straws, cutlery and plastic stirrers will be banned across South Australia. Drinking straws will still be allowed to be given to people with a disability or medical requirement .
Other single use plastic items will be banned in a second stage next year, while other items like takeaway coffee cups need further analysis and consultation .
There s even fines for those that break the new laws - with maximum penalties of up to $20,000.