Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026  CDS CONTINUES TO BE THE STRONGEST EPR IN AUSTRALIA  Australia’s national network of container deposit schemes (CDS) continue to represent the strongest and most successful model of extended producer responsibility (EPR) in Australia. CDS is delivering measurable environmental outcomes, including more than 49,000 tonnes of PET plastic diverted from landfill in FY24, while also […]

Date: Monday, 5 January 2026 The Australian Beverages Council, the peak industry body representing Australia’s non-alcoholic beverage sector, today firmly rejects recent claims questioning the safety, quality, and labelling of popular bottled water brands in Australia. All bottled water sold in Australia is subject to strict safety, quality, and labelling regulations under the Australia New […]

Date: 18 September 2025 Statement attributable to Geoff Parker, CEO of the Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) continues to support targeted, effective policies that address the growing rates of non-communicable disease (NCDs) in Australia. Internationally, the United Nations has repeatedly considered and rejected taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages due to […]

Date: 5 September 2025 Statement attributable to Geoff Parker, CEO of the Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL), representing the nation’s dynamic non-alcoholic drinks industry, welcomes the ABS’ release of Sweetened Beverages consumption data as part of the National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey 2023, which shows a significant decline in […]

ABCL Responds to Calls for 20c Container Refund The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) has strongly rejected recent calls to double the refund amount under the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), highlighting the negative impact such a move would have on Australians and its limited benefit to recycling outcomes. Date: 6 August 2025 Statement attributable to […]

ABCL Responds to Questions About Vitamin B6 in Energy Drinks The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) has responded to recent media interest regarding the use of vitamin B6 in energy drinks, reaffirming its members’ commitment to strict compliance with food safety regulations. Date: 30 July 2025 Statement attributable to Geoff Parker, CEO of the Australian […]