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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]