Tuesday, 3 February 2026

 Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) presented a petition bearing 83 signatures:

The petition of Residents of Eildon District and surrounds, and residents of Murrindindi Shire, the Eildon Electorate,

Draws to the attention of the House about the closure of The Container Deposit Scheme in Eildon by Visy.

Points out to the House

No suitable reason has been provided by Visy and there has been no further correspondence with the existing operator.

The residents of Murrindindi Shire are passionate about the Scheme being returned to Eildon, for community, clubs, mental health, organisations and individuals that used and relied on the scheme for personal or fundraising efforts. The Eildon CDS over-the-counter operation was the first to sign with Visy in 2023. The operations at Eildon were essential to local groups such as, The Biggest Morning Tea, Eildon RSL and Lions Clubs, Buxton CFA, Buxton Progress Association and Alexandra Football Netball Club (AFNC). ANFC was subsequently the recipient of several recycling industry awards because of the collaboration with Eildon CDS.

The scheme in Eildon has been hugely successful in keeping townships clean, high in community support, and would have reached 2 millon containers in just 18 months.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly of Victoria investigate fully the reasoning behind the decision by Visy, and look to immediately reinstate the Eildon Container Deposit Scheme at the new site.

Ordered that petition be considered tomorrow on motion of Roma Britnell.