❓ Minister Edwards reports positive reactions to the proposed container deposit scheme from industry, recyclers, environmental groups, and regional shires. She also uses the opportunity to make political jabs.
AnsweredQoN 792Legislative Assembly
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Will the minister inform the house of the reaction to her announcement on the introduction of refundable deposits on containers? Dr J.M. EDWARDS
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I thank the member for the question. I am delighted with the interest in and response I have received to my announcement that a refund should be paid on containers. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr J.M. EDWARDS : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am delighted at the response I have received, because as we increasingly consume items away from home, there is no doubt that there will be a litter problem, especially with drink containers. I am delighted to have received a media release from Diageo Australia Ltd. I am sure the member for Warren-Blackwood would know that Diageo Australia is one of the nation’s largest distributors of packaged beverages, including Johnnie Walker, UDL, Smirnoff, Guinness, Bundaberg Rum and Baileys. The media release states - As a major beverage company in Australia, Diageo welcomes Dr Edwards’ commitment to significantly reduce and recover post-consumer waste, and would welcome the opportunity to work with the Government and other key stakeholders in researching and designing the most modern, effective, and consumer-friendly scheme. Similarly, I have been delighted to receive an e-mail of support from Smorgon Steel Recycling, one of the largest recyclers in Australia, which congratulated us on finally moving on this issue, which has been raised nationally for about two and a half years. To move forward properly, we need national leadership and for this scheme to be in place Australia-wide. Although that is not happening, I am very pleased that we seem to be moving on our own front. I am delighted to have received feedback from Ian Kiernan, the Chairman of Clean Up Australia, in support of our announcement. Environmental groups also support the announcement. Regional shires in particular are keen for this scheme to be implemented. A form of this scheme is already in place in Fitzroy Crossing, for other reasons. The Leader of the Opposition earlier asked why we were not talking about him this afternoon. We are certainly talking about recycling this afternoon. The member for Warren-Blackwood has put up his hand for the Liberal Party leadership, and has said, “Recycle me as quickly as you can.” The member for Carine would like to be recycled into the member for Vasse’s job, and the member for Vasse wants to be recycled into the leader’s job. The Leader of the Opposition will not be recycled; he will be dumped.
Dr J.M. EDWARDS replied: I thank the member for the question. I am delighted with the interest in and response I have received to my announcement that a refund should be paid on containers. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr J.M. EDWARDS : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am delighted at the response I have received, because as we increasingly consume items away from home, there is no doubt that there will be a litter problem, especially with drink containers. I am delighted to have received a media release from Diageo Australia Ltd. I am sure the member for Warren-Blackwood would know that Diageo Australia is one of the nation’s largest distributors of packaged beverages, including Johnnie Walker, UDL, Smirnoff, Guinness, Bundaberg Rum and Baileys. The media release states - As a major beverage company in Australia, Diageo welcomes Dr Edwards’ commitment to significantly reduce and recover post-consumer waste, and would welcome the opportunity to work with the Government and other key stakeholders in researching and designing the most modern, effective, and consumer-friendly scheme. Similarly, I have been delighted to receive an e-mail of support from Smorgon Steel Recycling, one of the largest recyclers in Australia, which congratulated us on finally moving on this issue, which has been raised nationally for about two and a half years. To move forward properly, we need national leadership and for this scheme to be in place Australia-wide. Although that is not happening, I am very pleased that we seem to be moving on our own front. I am delighted to have received feedback from Ian Kiernan, the Chairman of Clean Up Australia, in support of our announcement. Environmental groups also support the announcement. Regional shires in particular are keen for this scheme to be implemented. A form of this scheme is already in place in Fitzroy Crossing, for other reasons. The Leader of the Opposition earlier asked why we were not talking about him this afternoon. We are certainly talking about recycling this afternoon. The member for Warren-Blackwood has put up his hand for the Liberal Party leadership, and has said, “Recycle me as quickly as you can.” The member for Carine would like to be recycled into the member for Vasse’s job, and the member for Vasse wants to be recycled into the leader’s job. The Leader of the Opposition will not be recycled; he will be dumped.
I thank the member for the question. I am delighted with the interest in and response I have received to my announcement that a refund should be paid on containers. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr J.M. EDWARDS : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am delighted at the response I have received, because as we increasingly consume items away from home, there is no doubt that there will be a litter problem, especially with drink containers. I am delighted to have received a media release from Diageo Australia Ltd. I am sure the member for Warren-Blackwood would know that Diageo Australia is one of the nation’s largest distributors of packaged beverages, including Johnnie Walker, UDL, Smirnoff, Guinness, Bundaberg Rum and Baileys. The media release states - As a major beverage company in Australia, Diageo welcomes Dr Edwards’ commitment to significantly reduce and recover post-consumer waste, and would welcome the opportunity to work with the Government and other key stakeholders in researching and designing the most modern, effective, and consumer-friendly scheme. Similarly, I have been delighted to receive an e-mail of support from Smorgon Steel Recycling, one of the largest recyclers in Australia, which congratulated us on finally moving on this issue, which has been raised nationally for about two and a half years. To move forward properly, we need national leadership and for this scheme to be in place Australia-wide. Although that is not happening, I am very pleased that we seem to be moving on our own front. I am delighted to have received feedback from Ian Kiernan, the Chairman of Clean Up Australia, in support of our announcement. Environmental groups also support the announcement. Regional shires in particular are keen for this scheme to be implemented. A form of this scheme is already in place in Fitzroy Crossing, for other reasons. The Leader of the Opposition earlier asked why we were not talking about him this afternoon. We are certainly talking about recycling this afternoon. The member for Warren-Blackwood has put up his hand for the Liberal Party leadership, and has said, “Recycle me as quickly as you can.” The member for Carine would like to be recycled into the member for Vasse’s job, and the member for Vasse wants to be recycled into the leader’s job. The Leader of the Opposition will not be recycled; he will be dumped.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr J.M. EDWARDS : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am delighted at the response I have received, because as we increasingly consume items away from home, there is no doubt that there will be a litter problem, especially with drink containers. I am delighted to have received a media release from Diageo Australia Ltd. I am sure the member for Warren-Blackwood would know that Diageo Australia is one of the nation’s largest distributors of packaged beverages, including Johnnie Walker, UDL, Smirnoff, Guinness, Bundaberg Rum and Baileys. The media release states - As a major beverage company in Australia, Diageo welcomes Dr Edwards’ commitment to significantly reduce and recover post-consumer waste, and would welcome the opportunity to work with the Government and other key stakeholders in researching and designing the most modern, effective, and consumer-friendly scheme. Similarly, I have been delighted to receive an e-mail of support from Smorgon Steel Recycling, one of the largest recyclers in Australia, which congratulated us on finally moving on this issue, which has been raised nationally for about two and a half years. To move forward properly, we need national leadership and for this scheme to be in place Australia-wide. Although that is not happening, I am very pleased that we seem to be moving on our own front. I am delighted to have received feedback from Ian Kiernan, the Chairman of Clean Up Australia, in support of our announcement. Environmental groups also support the announcement. Regional shires in particular are keen for this scheme to be implemented. A form of this scheme is already in place in Fitzroy Crossing, for other reasons. The Leader of the Opposition earlier asked why we were not talking about him this afternoon. We are certainly talking about recycling this afternoon. The member for Warren-Blackwood has put up his hand for the Liberal Party leadership, and has said, “Recycle me as quickly as you can.” The member for Carine would like to be recycled into the member for Vasse’s job, and the member for Vasse wants to be recycled into the leader’s job. The Leader of the Opposition will not be recycled; he will be dumped.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr J.M. EDWARDS : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am delighted at the response I have received, because as we increasingly consume items away from home, there is no doubt that there will be a litter problem, especially with drink containers. I am delighted to have received a media release from Diageo Australia Ltd. I am sure the member for Warren-Blackwood would know that Diageo Australia is one of the nation’s largest distributors of packaged beverages, including Johnnie Walker, UDL, Smirnoff, Guinness, Bundaberg Rum and Baileys. The media release states - As a major beverage company in Australia, Diageo welcomes Dr Edwards’ commitment to significantly reduce and recover post-consumer waste, and would welcome the opportunity to work with the Government and other key stakeholders in researching and designing the most modern, effective, and consumer-friendly scheme. Similarly, I have been delighted to receive an e-mail of support from Smorgon Steel Recycling, one of the largest recyclers in Australia, which congratulated us on finally moving on this issue, which has been raised nationally for about two and a half years. To move forward properly, we need national leadership and for this scheme to be in place Australia-wide. Although that is not happening, I am very pleased that we seem to be moving on our own front. I am delighted to have received feedback from Ian Kiernan, the Chairman of Clean Up Australia, in support of our announcement. Environmental groups also support the announcement. Regional shires in particular are keen for this scheme to be implemented. A form of this scheme is already in place in Fitzroy Crossing, for other reasons. The Leader of the Opposition earlier asked why we were not talking about him this afternoon. We are certainly talking about recycling this afternoon. The member for Warren-Blackwood has put up his hand for the Liberal Party leadership, and has said, “Recycle me as quickly as you can.” The member for Carine would like to be recycled into the member for Vasse’s job, and the member for Vasse wants to be recycled into the leader’s job. The Leader of the Opposition will not be recycled; he will be dumped.
Dr J.M. EDWARDS : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am delighted at the response I have received, because as we increasingly consume items away from home, there is no doubt that there will be a litter problem, especially with drink containers. I am delighted to have received a media release from Diageo Australia Ltd. I am sure the member for Warren-Blackwood would know that Diageo Australia is one of the nation’s largest distributors of packaged beverages, including Johnnie Walker, UDL, Smirnoff, Guinness, Bundaberg Rum and Baileys. The media release states - As a major beverage company in Australia, Diageo welcomes Dr Edwards’ commitment to significantly reduce and recover post-consumer waste, and would welcome the opportunity to work with the Government and other key stakeholders in researching and designing the most modern, effective, and consumer-friendly scheme. Similarly, I have been delighted to receive an e-mail of support from Smorgon Steel Recycling, one of the largest recyclers in Australia, which congratulated us on finally moving on this issue, which has been raised nationally for about two and a half years. To move forward properly, we need national leadership and for this scheme to be in place Australia-wide. Although that is not happening, I am very pleased that we seem to be moving on our own front. I am delighted to have received feedback from Ian Kiernan, the Chairman of Clean Up Australia, in support of our announcement. Environmental groups also support the announcement. Regional shires in particular are keen for this scheme to be implemented. A form of this scheme is already in place in Fitzroy Crossing, for other reasons. The Leader of the Opposition earlier asked why we were not talking about him this afternoon. We are certainly talking about recycling this afternoon. The member for Warren-Blackwood has put up his hand for the Liberal Party leadership, and has said, “Recycle me as quickly as you can.” The member for Carine would like to be recycled into the member for Vasse’s job, and the member for Vasse wants to be recycled into the leader’s job. The Leader of the Opposition will not be recycled; he will be dumped.
The Leader of the Opposition earlier asked why we were not talking about him this afternoon. We are certainly talking about recycling this afternoon. The member for Warren-Blackwood has put up his hand for the Liberal Party leadership, and has said, “Recycle me as quickly as you can.” The member for Carine would like to be recycled into the member for Vasse’s job, and the member for Vasse wants to be recycled into the leader’s job. The Leader of the Opposition will not be recycled; he will be dumped.
Dr J.M. EDWARDS replied: I thank the member for the question. I am delighted with the interest in and response I have received to my announcement that a refund should be paid on containers. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr J.M. EDWARDS : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am delighted at the response I have received, because as we increasingly consume items away from home, there is no doubt that there will be a litter problem, especially with drink containers. I am delighted to have received a media release from Diageo Australia Ltd. I am sure the member for Warren-Blackwood would know that Diageo Australia is one of the nation’s largest distributors of packaged beverages, including Johnnie Walker, UDL, Smirnoff, Guinness, Bundaberg Rum and Baileys. The media release states - As a major beverage company in Australia, Diageo welcomes Dr Edwards’ commitment to significantly reduce and recover post-consumer waste, and would welcome the opportunity to work with the Government and other key stakeholders in researching and designing the most modern, effective, and consumer-friendly scheme. Similarly, I have been delighted to receive an e-mail of support from Smorgon Steel Recycling, one of the largest recyclers in Australia, which congratulated us on finally moving on this issue, which has been raised nationally for about two and a half years. To move forward properly, we need national leadership and for this scheme to be in place Australia-wide. Although that is not happening, I am very pleased that we seem to be moving on our own front. I am delighted to have received feedback from Ian Kiernan, the Chairman of Clean Up Australia, in support of our announcement. Environmental groups also support the announcement. Regional shires in particular are keen for this scheme to be implemented. A form of this scheme is already in place in Fitzroy Crossing, for other reasons. The Leader of the Opposition earlier asked why we were not talking about him this afternoon. We are certainly talking about recycling this afternoon. The member for Warren-Blackwood has put up his hand for the Liberal Party leadership, and has said, “Recycle me as quickly as you can.” The member for Carine would like to be recycled into the member for Vasse’s job, and the member for Vasse wants to be recycled into the leader’s job. The Leader of the Opposition will not be recycled; he will be dumped.
I thank the member for the question. I am delighted with the interest in and response I have received to my announcement that a refund should be paid on containers. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr J.M. EDWARDS : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am delighted at the response I have received, because as we increasingly consume items away from home, there is no doubt that there will be a litter problem, especially with drink containers. I am delighted to have received a media release from Diageo Australia Ltd. I am sure the member for Warren-Blackwood would know that Diageo Australia is one of the nation’s largest distributors of packaged beverages, including Johnnie Walker, UDL, Smirnoff, Guinness, Bundaberg Rum and Baileys. The media release states - As a major beverage company in Australia, Diageo welcomes Dr Edwards’ commitment to significantly reduce and recover post-consumer waste, and would welcome the opportunity to work with the Government and other key stakeholders in researching and designing the most modern, effective, and consumer-friendly scheme. Similarly, I have been delighted to receive an e-mail of support from Smorgon Steel Recycling, one of the largest recyclers in Australia, which congratulated us on finally moving on this issue, which has been raised nationally for about two and a half years. To move forward properly, we need national leadership and for this scheme to be in place Australia-wide. Although that is not happening, I am very pleased that we seem to be moving on our own front. I am delighted to have received feedback from Ian Kiernan, the Chairman of Clean Up Australia, in support of our announcement. Environmental groups also support the announcement. Regional shires in particular are keen for this scheme to be implemented. A form of this scheme is already in place in Fitzroy Crossing, for other reasons. The Leader of the Opposition earlier asked why we were not talking about him this afternoon. We are certainly talking about recycling this afternoon. The member for Warren-Blackwood has put up his hand for the Liberal Party leadership, and has said, “Recycle me as quickly as you can.” The member for Carine would like to be recycled into the member for Vasse’s job, and the member for Vasse wants to be recycled into the leader’s job. The Leader of the Opposition will not be recycled; he will be dumped.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr J.M. EDWARDS : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am delighted at the response I have received, because as we increasingly consume items away from home, there is no doubt that there will be a litter problem, especially with drink containers. I am delighted to have received a media release from Diageo Australia Ltd. I am sure the member for Warren-Blackwood would know that Diageo Australia is one of the nation’s largest distributors of packaged beverages, including Johnnie Walker, UDL, Smirnoff, Guinness, Bundaberg Rum and Baileys. The media release states - As a major beverage company in Australia, Diageo welcomes Dr Edwards’ commitment to significantly reduce and recover post-consumer waste, and would welcome the opportunity to work with the Government and other key stakeholders in researching and designing the most modern, effective, and consumer-friendly scheme. Similarly, I have been delighted to receive an e-mail of support from Smorgon Steel Recycling, one of the largest recyclers in Australia, which congratulated us on finally moving on this issue, which has been raised nationally for about two and a half years. To move forward properly, we need national leadership and for this scheme to be in place Australia-wide. Although that is not happening, I am very pleased that we seem to be moving on our own front. I am delighted to have received feedback from Ian Kiernan, the Chairman of Clean Up Australia, in support of our announcement. Environmental groups also support the announcement. Regional shires in particular are keen for this scheme to be implemented. A form of this scheme is already in place in Fitzroy Crossing, for other reasons. The Leader of the Opposition earlier asked why we were not talking about him this afternoon. We are certainly talking about recycling this afternoon. The member for Warren-Blackwood has put up his hand for the Liberal Party leadership, and has said, “Recycle me as quickly as you can.” The member for Carine would like to be recycled into the member for Vasse’s job, and the member for Vasse wants to be recycled into the leader’s job. The Leader of the Opposition will not be recycled; he will be dumped.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! Order, member for Warren-Blackwood! Dr J.M. EDWARDS : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am delighted at the response I have received, because as we increasingly consume items away from home, there is no doubt that there will be a litter problem, especially with drink containers. I am delighted to have received a media release from Diageo Australia Ltd. I am sure the member for Warren-Blackwood would know that Diageo Australia is one of the nation’s largest distributors of packaged beverages, including Johnnie Walker, UDL, Smirnoff, Guinness, Bundaberg Rum and Baileys. The media release states - As a major beverage company in Australia, Diageo welcomes Dr Edwards’ commitment to significantly reduce and recover post-consumer waste, and would welcome the opportunity to work with the Government and other key stakeholders in researching and designing the most modern, effective, and consumer-friendly scheme. Similarly, I have been delighted to receive an e-mail of support from Smorgon Steel Recycling, one of the largest recyclers in Australia, which congratulated us on finally moving on this issue, which has been raised nationally for about two and a half years. To move forward properly, we need national leadership and for this scheme to be in place Australia-wide. Although that is not happening, I am very pleased that we seem to be moving on our own front. I am delighted to have received feedback from Ian Kiernan, the Chairman of Clean Up Australia, in support of our announcement. Environmental groups also support the announcement. Regional shires in particular are keen for this scheme to be implemented. A form of this scheme is already in place in Fitzroy Crossing, for other reasons. The Leader of the Opposition earlier asked why we were not talking about him this afternoon. We are certainly talking about recycling this afternoon. The member for Warren-Blackwood has put up his hand for the Liberal Party leadership, and has said, “Recycle me as quickly as you can.” The member for Carine would like to be recycled into the member for Vasse’s job, and the member for Vasse wants to be recycled into the leader’s job. The Leader of the Opposition will not be recycled; he will be dumped.
Dr J.M. EDWARDS : Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am delighted at the response I have received, because as we increasingly consume items away from home, there is no doubt that there will be a litter problem, especially with drink containers. I am delighted to have received a media release from Diageo Australia Ltd. I am sure the member for Warren-Blackwood would know that Diageo Australia is one of the nation’s largest distributors of packaged beverages, including Johnnie Walker, UDL, Smirnoff, Guinness, Bundaberg Rum and Baileys. The media release states - As a major beverage company in Australia, Diageo welcomes Dr Edwards’ commitment to significantly reduce and recover post-consumer waste, and would welcome the opportunity to work with the Government and other key stakeholders in researching and designing the most modern, effective, and consumer-friendly scheme. Similarly, I have been delighted to receive an e-mail of support from Smorgon Steel Recycling, one of the largest recyclers in Australia, which congratulated us on finally moving on this issue, which has been raised nationally for about two and a half years. To move forward properly, we need national leadership and for this scheme to be in place Australia-wide. Although that is not happening, I am very pleased that we seem to be moving on our own front. I am delighted to have received feedback from Ian Kiernan, the Chairman of Clean Up Australia, in support of our announcement. Environmental groups also support the announcement. Regional shires in particular are keen for this scheme to be implemented. A form of this scheme is already in place in Fitzroy Crossing, for other reasons. The Leader of the Opposition earlier asked why we were not talking about him this afternoon. We are certainly talking about recycling this afternoon. The member for Warren-Blackwood has put up his hand for the Liberal Party leadership, and has said, “Recycle me as quickly as you can.” The member for Carine would like to be recycled into the member for Vasse’s job, and the member for Vasse wants to be recycled into the leader’s job. The Leader of the Opposition will not be recycled; he will be dumped.
The Leader of the Opposition earlier asked why we were not talking about him this afternoon. We are certainly talking about recycling this afternoon. The member for Warren-Blackwood has put up his hand for the Liberal Party leadership, and has said, “Recycle me as quickly as you can.” The member for Carine would like to be recycled into the member for Vasse’s job, and the member for Vasse wants to be recycled into the leader’s job. The Leader of the Opposition will not be recycled; he will be dumped.
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