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 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. We acknowledged the ACT Government’s proposal to remove the exemption for mechanically attached plastic straws, supporting greater national harmonisation. Our submission highlights NSW’s proactive approach […]

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 […]

The Australian Beverages Council has provided a submission to the Logan Basin Draft Water Plan Review, led by the Queensland Government Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers. Water is a critical input for beverage manufacturing, supporting jobs, investment and economic activity across the region. Our submission outlines the industry’s strong commitment to water stewardship, […]