This parliamentary question scrutinizes the economic and compliance impacts of including wine bottles in Western Australia's Container Deposit Scheme from July 2026, and seeks government action on industry concerns and potential deferral.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2634Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 June 2026
Portfolio
the Environment

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(1) Has the Government undertaken an assessment of the economic impact of including wine bottles in the Container Deposit Scheme from 1 July 2026:
(a) If yes to the above, will the Minister table that assessment?
(2) Has the Government undertaken an assessment of the cumulative compliance burden arising from:
(a) Supply Agreement obligations
;
(b) reporting requirements;
(c) reporting requirements;
(d) statutory declaration requirements;
(e) Modern Slavery obligations; and
(f) If yes, will the Minister table that assessment?
(3) Will the Government request that WARRRL review the Supply Agreement before 1 July 2026?
(4) Will the Government support a 12-month deferral of wine bottle inclusion in the Container Deposit Scheme:
(a) If no, what specific actions will be taken before 1 July 2026 to address concerns raised by wine producers regarding the Supply Agreement?
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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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