News live: Bragg can’t imagine Australia leaving Paris agreement; NSW to ban bread tags under next phase of plastics plan

Queensland premier David Crisafulli has ended "cannoli diplomacy" with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese due to a dispute over hospital funding. Crisafulli stated that the federal government's offer falls short of its promises and abdicates its responsibilities, leaving long-stay patients in acute care beds. He rejected the deal, emphasizing the need for increased beds and federal government support. The NSW government is implementing the next phase of its plastics plan, which includes phasing out plastic bread tags and pizza savers by late 2027. Other measures include phasing out non-compostable fruit and vegetable stickers by 2030, introducing tethered lids for plastic bottles by 2030, requiring food service businesses to accept reusable cups by 2028 and provide reusable cup options by 2030, phasing out small condiment containers, requiring redesign of takeaway food containers for recyclability, regulating harmful chemical additives in plastic packaging, and banning helium balloon releases. These actions aim to address the state's waste crisis and environmental challenges. Liberal senator Andrew Bragg stated he cannot imagine Australia leaving the Paris Agreement, despite internal party discussions about potentially abandoning the "net zero" emissions target. He believes Australia should remain committed to international decarbonisation standards, calling the idea of dropping the term "ri... download the app to read more