The ABCL has made a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Communications as part of its Inquiry into Waste Reduction and Recycling Policies. The submission outlines the leadership of the non-alcoholic beverages industry in product stewardship through the long-standing success of Container Deposit Schemes (CDS). It calls for a more ambitious approach […]

The ABCL has made a submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) in response to the proposed reform of the NEPM Used Packaging legislation. Representing the non-alcoholic beverages industry, the submission draws on extensive experience with container deposit schemes (CDS) and highlights key considerations to ensure the success of […]

The Australian Beverages Council has submitted its response to the South Australian Environment Protection Authority’s draft Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) Amendment Bill. In the submission, ABCL welcomes the transition to a not-for-profit scheme coordinator and supports the shift in scheme objectives towards a circular economy model. Key recommendations include prioritising access to high-value recycled materials […]

The ABCL responded to the federal government’s UN Plastics Treaty consultation in October 2022. To view the ABCL’s full response, please click the link below. ABCL Submission to the UN Plastics Treaty Consultation  

The ABCL responded to Treasury’s “Climate-related Financial Disclosure” second round consultation paper in July 2023. To view the ABCL’s full response, please click the link below. ABCL Submission to the Climate Related Financial Disclosure Consultation – Second Round

Proposal P1010 will review Standard 2.9.4 – Formulated Supplementary Sports Foods. The first consultation paper developed by FSANZ for the Proposal was specific to the regulatory framework. The ABCL provided a response to the consultation paper on 16th March 2023. ABCL Submission P1010 FSSF Consultation Paper