Initiatives, Advocacy & Information
The Australian Beverages Council has been the leading peak body representing the non-alcoholic beverages industry…
Read MoreThe Australian Beverages Council has created this page for members and other stakeholders to find useful information related to COVID-19 and the industry’s response.
Members looking for the most recent health guidelines should visit the Member Portal for industry specific advice.
Sanitiser Supply for ABCL Members
14 May 2020:
Media release from the Federal Attorney General
Transcription of door stop by Leader of the Opposition
Transcription of press conference with Prime Minister
Federal Parliamentary Sittings 2020 – Updated 14 May 2020
Media release from Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash on ABS labour force figure for April
1 May 2020:
Statement on the update on Coronavirus measures
National Principles for the resumption of sport & recreation activities
AHPPC – Precedent conditions to relaxation of restrictions
AIS Framework for rebooting sport
21 April 2020:
The Transcript of Deputy Prime Minister and the Federal Treasurer Press Conference
The Prime Minister’s statement- Update on Coronavirus measures
Transcript of the press conference with the Prime Minister
National Cabinet, 16 April 2020:
Prime Minister’s Statement: Update on Coronavirus Measures
Access the latest mapping from the Department of Health here
Australian Government Statement. Tuesday, 7 April 2020:
Prime Minister’s Statement: Update on Coronavirus Measures
National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct – SME Commercial Leasing Principles During Covid-19
Impact of COVID-19: Theoretical modelling of how the health system can respond
Covid-19 ICU Modelling Summary
Australian Government Announcement 2 April 2020:
Transcript: Press Conference. Australian Parliament House, ACT. Thursday 2nd April 2020
Joint Media Release from the Prime Minister and the Federal Minister for Education
Media Release from the Deputy Prime Minister: Australians must get lower prices at the bowser
New Jobs Hub highlighting job opportunities for Australians
National Cabinet Statement 29 March 2020:
Transcript: Press Conference. Australian Parliament House, ACT. Sunday 29 March 2020
Media Release. Sunday 29 March 2020
Environmental Sustainability Roadmap to 2030 (ESR30)
The Environmental Sustainability Roadmap to 2030 (ESR30) is a new initiative developed by the…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Information
The Australian Beverages Council has created this page for members and other stakeholders to find…
Read MoreSugar Reduction Pledge
Fifth progress report, 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2022 Australia’s leading non-alcoholic beverage companies…
Read MoreSignatories
In June 2018, the Australian Beverages Council announced a pledge that saw the non-alcoholic beverage…
Read MoreSupporters
In June 2018, the Australian Beverages Council announced a pledge that saw the non-alcoholic beverage…
Read MoreContainer Deposit Schemes
The Australian Beverages Council is heavily involved in the development and implementation of Container Deposit…
Read MoreAustralian Capital Territory
The ACT Container Deposit Scheme (ACT CDS) encourages ACT residents to reduce litter and the…
Read MoreNew South Wales
The NSW Container Deposit Scheme, Return and Earn, commenced in NSW on 1 December 2017.…
Read MoreNorthern Territory
The Northern Territory has had a Container Deposit Scheme in place for a number of…
Read MoreQueensland
Queensland’s Container Refund Scheme commenced on 1 November 2018, expanding scope to include wine and…
Read MoreSouth Australia
South Australia's Container Deposit Scheme was introduced in 1977 and has been effective in reducing…
Read MoreTasmania
Tasmania is currently on track to launch a Container Refund Scheme in 2024 [mapblock] The…
Read MoreVictoria
Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme, CDS VIC launched on 1 November, 2023. If you are a…
Read MoreWestern Australia
The Western Australian Container Deposit Scheme, Containers for Change, launched on 1 October 2020. [mapblock]…
Read MoreMarketing & Advertising
Members of the Australian Beverages Council have committed to ensuring that marketing and advertising communications…
Read MoreEnvironmental Responsibility
The Australian Beverages Council supports the sustainability initiatives of all our Members and we…
Read MoreEnergy Drinks Commitments
The Australian Beverages Council and members involved in the manufacturing or distribution of energy drinks…
Read MoreSports Drinks and Physical Activity
Electrolyte drinks are regulated by the Food Standards Code. Beverages which are marketed as electrolyte…
Read MoreHealth Star Rating
The Australian Beverages Council fully supports the Health Star Rating (HSR) system and has been…
Read MoreEnergy Balance
As an industry that produces a range of non-alcoholic beverages to suit a range of…
Read MoreSugars Labelling
The Australian Beverages Council supports greater understanding of what constitutes a balanced diet in support…
Read MoreDental Health
Good dental hygiene is important for all Australians. Brushing regularly, using fluoride toothpaste and flossing…
Read MoreAustralian Dietary Guidelines
The Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADGs) provide advice about the amount and kinds of foods that…
Read MoreIngredients
This page is dedicated to generating consumer awareness about some ingredients found in non-alcoholic beverages…
Read MoreLabelling Guidance
Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) Australian food regulations require all packaged foods to show a NIP…
Read MorePartnerships
The Australian Beverages Council partners with other organisations on initiatives of mutual importance. Millie was…
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