‘I use disposable cups’: Chris Minns backflips on takeaway coffee cups after media and business backlash
The New South Wales government has abandoned proposed legislation that would have forced cafes to offer reusable mugs for dine-in customers. The backflip follows significant backlash from small businesses and media outlets regarding the potential for heavy fines.
Why it matters
This reflects the political tension between environmental policy goals and the economic pressures faced by small businesses.
NSW premier Chris Minns (right) with Anthony Albanese and Tanya Plibersek in Sydney in April 2025. The state government has abandoned coffee cup reforms. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP NSW premier Chris Minns (right) with Anthony Albanese and Tanya Plibersek in Sydney in April 2025. The state government has abandoned coffee cup reforms. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP New South Wales politics ‘I use disposable cups’: Chris Minns backflips on takeaway coffee cups after media and business backlash Legislation requiring mugs to be offered when people drink at cafes, to be scrapped with environment minister stating ‘we need to clear this up’
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