The Australian Beverages Council has made a submission to the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) review of the Nutrient Reference Values for vitamin B6. The review proposes lowering the adult Upper Level of Intake (UL) from 50 mg/day to 14 mg/day. The ABCL acknowledges the evidence behind the proposed reduction. The submission notes […]

The Australian Beverages Council has made a submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into improving non-financial business reporting requirements. The ABCL supports credible sustainability and environmental reporting that informs decisions and improves environmental outcomes. The submission emphasises that reporting should be proportionate, internationally aligned and make effective use of information businesses already collect. It also […]

Following longstanding advocacy for this reform, the Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) has welcomed Food Standards Australia New Zealand’s (FSANZ) proposal to introduce an annual common commencement date for future FSANZ-initiated labelling changes, describing it as a positive and practical step towards more predictable, coordinated and efficient regulation. The ABCL supports the proposed 30 May […]

The Australian Beverages Council has made a submission in response to Preventive Health SA’s draft Strategic Plan for Preventive Health Action 2026–2034. The ABCL acknowledges the importance of addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases and supports evidence-based preventive health policies that reflect the latest scientific evidence. The submission emphasises that effective health policy should […]

The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) has lodged a submission to the Senate inquiry into the Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme for Packaging (No Time to Waste) Bill 2026. The ABCL supports policies that improve resource recovery, increase recycled content and strengthen Australia’s domestic recycling industry. However, the submission highlights the need for any recycled content […]

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 […]