This parliamentary question scrutinises the WA Government's assessment of the Container Deposit Scheme's impact on beverage producers, particularly wine, craft distillers, and independent brewers, and explores potential mitigation strategies for small businesses.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2644Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 June 2026
Portfolio
the Environment

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(1) Has the Government undertaken any assessment of the impact of Container Deposit Scheme costs on:
(a) wine producers;
(b) craft distillers; and
(c) independent brewers:
(i) If yes to any of the above, will the Minister table that assessment?
(2) Has the Government undertaken any modelling of the impact of Wine Equalisation Tax on the effective cost of the Container Deposit Scheme for wine producers:
(a) If yes to the above, will the Minister table that modelling?
(3) Has the Government considered any of the following for small beverage producers:
(a) exemption;
(b) rebate;
(c) transitional assistance; and
(d) alternative levy arrangement
:
(i) If yes to any of the above, what options were considered?
(4) Has the Government assessed the competitive impact on WA producers arising from wine and spirits inclusion occurring ahead of equivalent reforms in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales:
(a) If yes to the above, will the Minister table that assessment?
(5) Will the Government support a deferral of wine and spirits inclusion in the Container Deposit Scheme:
(a) If no to the above, what measures will be implemented before 1 July 2026 to mitigate impacts on small producers?
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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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