The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) has lodged a submission to the ACT Government’s A Circular Future for the ACT discussion paper, reaffirming the non-alcoholic beverages industry’s long-standing commitment to circularity and producer responsibility. ABCL acknowledged the ACT Government’s proposal to remove the exemption for mechanically attached plastic straws, supporting greater national harmonisation. The submission highlighted NSW’s proactive […]

The Australian Beverages Council provided a submission to the Logan Basin Draft Water Plan Review, highlighting the importance of secure, sustainable, and efficient water access for the beverage manufacturing sector. The submission emphasises that water is a critical input for beverage production and supports jobs, investment, and economic activity across the region. It outlines the […]

Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026  A landmark 28-year analysis of Australian non-alcoholic drink sales has revealed major shifts in what Australians are choosing to drink, with water and low- and no-sugar carbonated drinks now dominating the beverage aisle.  The research, conducted by FOODiQ Global and published in the peer-reviewed, scientific journal Nutrients, is the longest-running study of its kind globally. […]

Thursday, 16 April 2026  RETAILERS MUST SHARE BURDEN AMID RISING COST PRESSURES  The Australian Beverages Council Ltd (ABCL) is calling on retailers to work collaboratively with manufacturers to address escalating cost pressures exacerbated by the ongoing Middle East conflict.  The conflict has intensified an already challenging economic environment, making it crucial for costs and risks to be equitably distributed between suppliers and retailers.   CEO of the ABCL Geoff Parker revealed a recent survey of […]

ABCL has made a submission to the Queensland  Health, Environment and Innovation Committee on the Waste Reduction and Recycling (Strengthening the Container Refund Scheme) Amendment Bill 2026. As the peak body for Australia’s non-alcoholic beverages industry and a funder of Queensland’s Container Refund Scheme (CRS), ABCL supports stronger governance, transparency and accountability, but cautions against […]

The ABCL has lodged a submission to the Victorian Government on ‘Striking the right balance for waste to energy in Victoria’. The ABCL outlined the industry’s strong commitment to a circular economy, including full funding and participation in container deposit schemes (CDS), engagement with national packaging initiatives, and investment in advanced glass and PET recycling […]