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On 24 March 2026, Australia and the European Union announced they had concluded the Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement (Australia-EU FTA). Under the agreement, Australian wine exported to the European Union will receive zero tariff treatment upon entry into force, delivering an estimated AUD $14.5 million per year in tariff savings. This conclusion also confirms …

The Queensland Government has now released its formal response to the Health, Environment and Innovation Committee’s review of the scheme, in the form of a Bill to amend the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011. The Bill is currently open for consultation, and Australian Grape & Wine (AGW) will be making a submission on behalf …

Over the past few weeks, AGW has been participating in a series of government-led roundtables alongside industry representatives, including the National Farmers’ Federation, Fertiliser Australia and the Australian Institute of Petroleum. These forums are providing real-time input into government decision-making as it responds to global disruptions impacting Australian agriculture. What we’re hearingConsistent feedback across agriculture …

The Australian Grape & Wine pre-Budget submission calls for a targeted, time-limited investment to help address the structural challenges currently facing the grape and wine sector, including significant oversupply, declining global consumption, and financial pressure on growers and regional businesses. It proposes a $139.25 million package over three years focused on restoring market balance and …

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has now released the Terms of Reference for its review of alcohol advertising on commercial free-to-air television and opened an eight-week public consultation, closing on 30 April 2026. The review will examine how the current regulatory arrangements are working in practice, including the volume, frequency and placement of …

Under Australian Grape & Wine’s Long Term India Strategy, initiated in 2021, we have continued to drive action to improve market conditions for export of Australian wine to India. In 2026 these benefits are now beginning to be relaised. During the week of 26 January 2026, representatives from Australian Grape & Wine, Wine Australia and …

In July, Australian Grape & Wine has welcomed the release of Dr Craig Emerson’s Review of Regulatory Options for the Wine and Grape Sector commissioned by the Albanese Government. The report was funded by the Government’s generous Grape and Wine Sector Long-term Viability Support Package. The inquiry sought to identify market failures within the grape …

On 3 September 2025, the South Australian and New South Wales Governments announced that their Container Deposit Schemes (CDS) will be expanded to include wine and spirit bottles up to 3L, with changes to take effect in mid to late 2027. The Northern Territory Government has also introduced legislation to expand its scheme, with commencement …

We are delighted to share that the Australian Government has confirmed continued funding for the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant Program for the next three years. This commitment provides much-needed certainty for our sector and ensures producers can continue to benefit from this important support. Applications for Round 7 are now open and will …

Wine Australia has today released the Review of Regulatory Options for the Wine and Grape Sector, prepared by Dr Craig Emerson. The report recommends a series of reforms aimed at addressing power imbalances in the supply chain and improving commercial practices. This includes a proposal for a mandatory Code of Conduct for winegrape purchases, as …