Call for nominations to the Wine Industry Technical Advisory Committee (WITAC)

Australian Grape & Wine is calling for nominations to join the Wine Industry Technical Advisory Committee (WITAC).

Committee Purpose

The Wine Industry Technical Advisory Committee (WITAC) supports Australian Grape & Wine’s priorities by providing technical and scientific expertise that ensures the sector remains world-leading, innovative, and compliant with domestic and international regulatory standards.

WITAC provides advice on technical matters affecting the grape and wine industry, helping to inform policy, guide regulatory responses, and maintain Australia’s reputation for safe, high-quality wine production.

The Committee’s objectives include:

• Monitoring and advising on domestic and international regulatory changes affecting the industry.
• Providing input to Wine Australia on regulatory guidance and export requirements.
• Developing and recommending solutions to technical or regulatory challenges.
• Leading industry responses to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) proposals and other government consultations.
• Supporting supply-chain linkages and technical knowledge-sharing across the sector.
• Providing technical advice on market access, standards development, and international regulatory forums such as OIV, Codex Alimentarius, and OIML.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

The Committee will comprise a minimum of six members and a Chairperson, appointed for three-year terms with the possibility of renewal by mutual agreement.

Nominations will be assessed with consideration of:

• Scientific, regulatory, or technical expertise relevant to grape and wine production.
• Experience across grape growing, winemaking, or supply-chain operations.
• Knowledge of food standards, market access, packaging, or export regulation.
• Representation across company size, region, and business model (inland and coastal).
• Commitment to collaboration, confidentiality, and constructive participation.

Observers may include representatives from the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI), Wine Australia, and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).

Submission Requirements

Nominations should include a completed Nomination Form

Deadline

All nominations must be received by Monday, 27 October 2025.

Terms of Reference

The Terms of Reference for the Wine Industry Technical Advisory Committee (WITAC) provide further detail on its purpose, scope, membership, and operations. These can be accessed here.

Contact

For further information, please contact: info@agw.org.au