Pricing Review of Container Refund Scheme
The Queensland Productivity Commission has been asked to undertake a review of pricing impacts from the Container Refund Scheme over the first 12 months of its operation.
The Commission will monitor and report on:
- the effect of the scheme on prices of beverages sold in Queensland in an eligible container
- the effect of the scheme on competition for beverages and the performance and conduct of the beverage manufacturers and retailers
- any other specific market impacts on consumers that arise from the commencement of the scheme.
Review documents
Timelines and key dates
1
Issues Paper
1 May 2019