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 […]

The ABCL has provided a response to the Food Regulation Standing Committee (FRSC) on its proposed Policy Guideline for Online Food Labelling. As online shopping continues to expand across major retailers, delivery apps, and marketplace platforms, clear and consistent information at the point of purchase is increasingly vital. The guideline aims to establish practical, proportionate […]

The ABCL has provided a response to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) on its Preliminary Position Paper for the Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) review. FSANZ’s review assesses whether the current NIP format continues to meet its intended purpose, drawing on new consumer research, insights from its Consumer Insights Tracker, and extensive engagement with stakeholders […]

The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL), representing the non-alcoholic beverages industry, provided a submission to the Northern Territory Legislative Scrutiny Committee on the review of Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) expansion. The ABCL welcomes the inclusion of wine, spirits, and larger volume containers and recognises the environmental and circular economy benefits of this expansion. The submission […]

The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL), representing the non-alcoholic beverages industry, provided a submission to the Commonwealth Government’s Economic Reform Roundtable. The industry contributes approximately $10.4 billion per year to the Australian economy and includes micro, small, medium, and large manufacturers. The submission highlights the regulatory and operational challenges facing the sector and sets out […]