Product Responsibility Organisation (PRO)
Role / OfficeReferenced in 2 bills
Waste Reduction and Recycling (Strengthening the Container Refund Scheme) Amendment Bill 2026
This bill overhauls the governance of Queensland's Container Refund Scheme — the 10-cent bottle and can return program — following a parliamentary inquiry that found significant weaknesses in how the scheme is run. It gives the government much stronger oversight of the scheme coordinator (currently Container Exchange), requires an independent board majority, and expands the scheme's purpose to include supporting environmental and community programs.
26/3/2026· Referred to Committee· Hon A Powell MP
EnvironmentGovernment & ElectionsBusiness & Economy
Waste Reduction and Recycling Amendment Bill 2017
This bill creates the legal framework for Queensland's plastic shopping bag ban and container refund scheme, both starting 1 July 2018. It also strengthens the rules that govern when waste materials can be reused as resources.
14/6/2017· PASSED with amendment· Hon Dr S Miles MP
EnvironmentCost of LivingBusiness & Economy