Media Releases

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2021

17 November 2021
Jane Mitchell honoured as wine industry great

17 November 2021
John Hart to take the Chair at Australian Grape and Wine Incorporated

29 October 2021
We’re all in the same boat: Shipping disruptions mean Australia’s wine industry supply chain must plan and work together now

20 October 2021
United Kingdom says cheerio to VI1 certificate

20 October 2021
Growing export demand is the key to a successful grape and wine sector

24 August 2021
Vale Brother John May SJ

23 July 2021
Australian Government investment will drive growth and opportunities for grape and wine businesses

6 July 2021
Report of bumper vintage brings mixed news for grape and wine businesses

19 June 2021
Australian Grape & Wine welcomes the Australian Government’s decision to pursue case with the WTO

15 June 2021
UK FTA announcement a major step in the right direction for Australia’s wine sector and British consumers

22 April 2021
Australia-Canada wine dispute settlement proves value of the WTO

27 March 2021
Grape and wine businesses getting on with the job of developing new markets

27 January 2021
Industry leader recognised in Australia Day Awards

2020

11 December 2020
Wine lovers urged to #chooseaustralianwine this summer!

10 December 2020
Allegations of trade distorting subsidies for Australian grape and wine producers defy logic

10 December 2020
Wine Label Directory to strengthen Australian wine brand protection

10 December 2020
We are all in this together

27 November 2020
Australia’s wine sector disappointed by China’s anti-dumping tariffs on Australian wine imports

18 November 2020
South Australia’s wine sector must be considered an essential service under COVID-19 restrictions 

17 November 2020
Wine sector well placed to prevail in the face of its greatest challenges 

9 October 2020
Bushfire-support-for-wine-grape-growers

7 October 2020
Budget highlights agriculture key to economic recovery

29 September 2020
Trust mark to tell the world about Australia’s sustainable winegrowing

31 August 2020
Media Statement – Countervailing duties investigation on Australian wine in China (English)

Media Statement – Countervailing duties investigation on Australian wine in China (Chinese)

18 August 2020
MEDIA STATEMENT: Anti-dumping investigation on Australian wine in China (English)

MEDIA STATEMENT: Anti-dumping investigation on Australian wine in China (Chinese)

7 August 2020
Expanded wine export grant a welcome relief

27 July 2020
Australian Canada agreement to improve wine market access

17 July 2020
Statement in relation to pregnancy warning labels

30 June 2020
We can have effective pregnancy warning labels without punishing Australian wine businesses

24 June 2020
The long-term plan to guide grape and wine businesses through challenging times and beyond

23 June 2020
Wine sector welcomes extended relief to smoke taint

23 June 2020
Growers and Winemakers working together to improve commercial arrangements

17 June 2020
Australian wine welcomes UK FTA announcement

16 June 2020
Wine sectors’ shift into recovery mode boosted by innovation funding

8 May 2020
Free trade with Indonesia to support a future wine growth prospect 

9 April 2020
Grapes, wine and cash must keep flowing along the supply-chain

3 April 2020
Funding support continues with boost to Export Market Development Grants 

31 March 2020
The rules based trading system will help drive the post COVID-19 global economic recovery

31 March 2020
When in isolation, it’s safest to DrinkWise

25 March 2020
Wine industry tax relief will save businesses, jobs and regional communities

24 March 2020
Wine sector seeks to complete Vintage 2020 amid fears of national shutdown

20 March 2020
Grape and wine businesses welcome review of pregnancy warning proposal

17 February 2020
Australia’s wine sector deeply disappointed by FSANZ decision on pregnancy labelling

12 February 2020
Export growth the future for the Australian wine sector

6 February 2020
Stability in agriculture is welcomed for wine sector’s road to recovery

17 January 2020
Wine sector welcomes Australian Government bushfire support

14 January 2020
Wine sector welcomes government investment in Australian Prosecco’s future

7 January 2020
Bushfires draw Australian wine sector closer

6 January 2020
Vale Hazel Murphy AM

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