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, […]

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 […]