Research Papers & Parliamentary Inquiries
Access official government reports, parliamentary inquiries, and peer-reviewed research on Australia's Container Deposit Scheme.
Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry: Government Announcement & Launch (Andrew Powell/Crisafulli Government)
Government Announcement - Parliamentary Inquiry Launch (20 February 2025)
Official announcement by Hon Andrew Powell MP, Minister for Environment and Tourism, launching the parliamentary inquiry into Queensland's container refund scheme.
Reloop Platform - Queensland Government Inquiry Welcome Statement
International expert analysis welcoming the Queensland Government's parliamentary inquiry announcement into Container Refund Scheme.
ABC News - Container Deposit Inquiry Announced in QLD
ABC News article covering Andrew Powell's announcement of the parliamentary inquiry and context on QLD falling behind CRS goals.
Inside Waste - Written Submissions Closing Notice
Industry notification regarding written submissions deadline for the Queensland CDS inquiry announced by Minister Powell.
Crisafulli Government Response - Parliamentary Inquiry Tabled
Official government response to the parliamentary inquiry findings with legislative changes and governance strengthening announcements.
The Australian - Allegations of Corruption in CFC Recycling Scheme
Major newspaper coverage of the parliamentary inquiry findings with government response from Minister Powell.
Queensland Parliament Hansard - Minister Powell Statements (1 May 2025)
Parliamentary Hansard record of Minister Powell's statements commending the parliamentary inquiry into Containers for Change.
Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry: Health, Environment and Innovation Committee
Report No. 14, 58th Parliament - Improving Queensland's Container Refund Scheme
Official parliamentary committee report with comprehensive findings, recommendations, and analysis of Queensland's Container Refund Scheme performance.
Executive Summary - Report No. 14
High-level summary of key findings and recommendations from the parliamentary inquiry.
Government Response to Parliamentary Inquiry
Official Queensland Government response to the Parliamentary Inquiry recommendations and findings.
COEX Primary Submission
Container Exchange (QLD CRS Coordinator) primary submission to the parliamentary inquiry.
COEX Supplementary Submission
Container Exchange supplementary submission providing additional evidence and responses to committee questions.
COEX Opening Statement - Public Hearing
COEX opening statement presented at the parliamentary committee public hearing.
WMRR Submission - Inquiry into Improving Queensland's Container Refund Scheme
Waste Management and Resource Recovery industry association submission and recommendations.
Reloop Platform Submission - Container Refund Scheme
International perspective on QLD Container Refund Scheme from leading global circular economy expert organisation.
Clean Up Australia Submission
Environmental organisation submission with recommendations for refund level increases and scheme improvements.
Endeavour Group Submission
Major Australian beverage retailer submission to the parliamentary inquiry.
Additional Parliamentary Committee Submissions (Library)
Complete library of all ~120 stakeholder submissions (including ~30 anonymous) to the parliamentary inquiry via the Queensland Parliament submissions portal.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Submission
Major beverage producer submission detailing operational impact, market perspective, and recommendations for Queensland's container refund scheme.
Lion Beverages Submission
Major beverage manufacturer submission addressing refund levels, scheme barriers, and evidence-based recommendations.
Australian Beverages Council Limited Submission
Industry association submission representing beverage manufacturers across Australia with CRS recommendations.
Australian Beverages Council - Parliamentary Submissions Portal
ABCL submission also available via Queensland Parliament documents portal.
PACT (Plastics Industry Association) Submission
Plastics industry body submission focusing on PET plastic beverage containers and scheme improvements.
Re.Group Recycling Submission
Major recycling depot operator submission addressing collection point operations and scheme efficiency.
Australian Grape & Wine Submission
Wine industry association submission addressing concerns about CRS expansion to wine bottles.
Public Hearing Transcript - 30 April 2025
First parliamentary committee public hearing transcript with witness testimony and evidence.
Public Hearing Transcript - 21 May 2025
Second parliamentary committee public hearing transcript with key stakeholder testimony.
COEX Questions on Notice Response
Container Exchange response to committee questions on notice following public hearing.
Department of Environment Response to Submissions
Queensland Government departmental response to written submissions received during inquiry.
State Coordinator Research & Behavioral Studies
WARRRL - Behavioural Science Review (Behaviour Works Australia)
3-year behavioral science review by Behaviour Works Australia of Western Australia Containers for Change program - identifying strengths and optimization opportunities for participation maximization.
Return and Earn NSW - Litter Impact & Participation Research
NSW EPA Key Littered Items Study tracking beverage container litter changes since 2017 launch, plus participation and trust metrics (73% trust rate, 75% participation).
Return and Earn - Recycling Success Story Report
NSW EPA comprehensive report on Return and Earn performance: 40% litter reduction achieved, 4 billion containers returned, 12 billion total participation.
VicReturn - Annual Report 2023-24
Victoria's CRS coordinator annual performance report with scheme statistics, participation data, and network operator performance.
CDS Vic - Annual Statutory Report 2023-24
Victorian Government statutory compliance report for CDS Vic performance covering Nov 2023 - June 2024.
COEX Queensland - Brand Track Survey & Behavioral Research 2024
Container Exchange proprietary brand tracking survey combined with deep behavioral study of 60 Queenslanders, geo-spatial mapping analysis of participation patterns.
COEX - Consumer Behaviour Analysis Response to Inquiry
COEX analysis of consumer behavior indicating refund amount as one of many participation drivers, convenience as key attribute (80% in Brand Track).
Can the Cans: Determinants of Container Deposit Behavior
Peer-reviewed behavioral science study examining container recycling behavior and habits, social cognition factors before/after CDS introduction - published in Behavioral Sciences journal.
SA EPA - Container Deposit Scheme Behaviour Change National Research
Comprehensive national behavioral research report (March 2023) commissioned by South Australia EPA with findings and recommendations across all jurisdictions to increase CDS participation.
SA EPA - Economic Analysis Review CDS
South Australian EPA economic analysis of container deposit scheme examining cost-benefit and changes to promote product stewardship.
SA EPA - Improving South Australia's Recycling Discussion Paper
Discussion paper on CDS improvements including return rate data (88% glass, 99% recovery rates) and participation optimization strategies.
NT CDS Report - Northern Territory Container Deposit System
Comprehensive NT CDS report covering participant analysis, depot expansion, standardised stillage implementation, and capital cost optimization.
NT EPA - Container Deposit Scheme Expansion 2025
Northern Territory EPA announcement and report on CDS expansion to include all beverage containers up to 3 litres.
Recycle Rewards Tasmania - Annual Report 2024-25
Tasmania's inaugural CDS annual report covering May 2025 launch through June 2025: 100M+ containers returned, 13M containers in first period, $232K+ donated to 620+ charities.
Tasmania Parliament - Estimates Report 2025 (CRS Section)
Tasmanian Government parliamentary estimates testimony on Recycle Rewards launch success and 2025 performance as major success story.
Tasmania NRE - Recycle Rewards Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics Consultation
Tasmanian Government consultation report integrating Recycle Rewards launch into broader single-use plastics reduction strategy.
State Government Announcements & Scheme Expansion Initiatives
NSW EPA - Statutory Review of Return and Earn CDS
NSW Government statutory review of Return and Earn legislation and operational performance, findings and recommendations for scheme improvements.
NSW EPA - Return and Earn Expansion Announcement (Wine & Spirits)
NSW Government announcement of Return and Earn expansion to include wine and spirits bottles, cordials, and larger containers from mid-2027.
South Australia - CDS Amendment Bill 2024 Consultation
SA EPA government consultation on modernising South Australia's beverage container deposit scheme amendment bill with public feedback summary.
South Australia - CDS Review & Amendment Process
SA EPA official page documenting the review and modernisation process of South Australia's container deposit scheme.
South Australia - CDS Amendment Bill Consultation Portal
YourSAy public consultation portal for the Environment Protection (Beverage Container Deposit Scheme) Amendment Bill.
Western Australia - Containers for Change Expansion Announcement (10 September 2025)
WA State Government announcement of Containers for Change expansion to include wine and spirit bottles from 1 July 2026.
Western Australia - ABC News Coverage of CfC Expansion
ABC News article on WA's Containers for Change expansion to wine and spirit bottles beginning July 2026.
Victoria - Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) Launch & Milestones
Victoria's CDS Vic launch (1 November 2023) with ongoing performance milestones and government updates on scheme progress.
Global Research & Studies
TOMRA: Australia Achieves Nationwide Container Deposit Schemes
Industry analysis of national CDS achievement with 10+ billion containers returned, stakeholder satisfaction metrics (82% adult participation, 90% support), and market insights.
Reloop Platform: CDS Submissions & Analysis
International perspective on Australia's container deposit scheme performance and comparative global benchmarking.
Productivity Commission - Australia's Circular Economy Interim Report
Federal government interim analysis of circular economy opportunities including CDS performance and expansion potential.
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