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In accordance with Regulation 90 of the Australian Grape and Wine Authority Regulations 1981, the Geographical Indications Committee has made an interim determination of 887 foreign geographical indications. The full list of 887 European Geographical Indications can be viewed here. Invitation to make submissions Persons are invited to make submissions to the Geographical Indications Committee …

In accordance with Regulation 40R of the Wine Australia Act 2013 (Wine Australia Act), an application has been made to the Geographical Indications Committee established under section 40N of the Wine Australia Act for the determination of the region Wilyabrup as a geographical indication (GI). Invitation to make written objectionsPersons are invited to make written …

On 26 September 2018, the ACCC announced it would conduct a market study of the Australian wine grape industry. The purpose of the market study is to complete an in-depth review of the industry, and identify any market failures or trade practices issues that may be preventing the functioning of competitive markets or resulting in …

2018 Saperavi International The First “Saperavi International” competition will be held in Georgia, on 15-17 December, 2018, organised by the Georgian Wine Association, with support of National Wine Agency of Georgia. The competition aims to: to increase awareness of Saperavi, red grape variety worldwide to introduce the best Saperavi wine to the world (both from Georgia …

The Geographical Indications Committee (GIC) has made an interim determination of the term Avola following notification by IP Australia that no objection was made out. In deciding whether to make such determination, the GIC has very little discretion where it is clear that the GI is protected by the laws of the country where the …

Recently a number of our members have contacted us after receiving letters from the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) advising them that they have obligations under the National Environment Protection (Used Packaging Material) Measure 2011 (NEPM) and to meet these obligations they need to join the ACPO. Failure to do so  would result in them …

A decision has been handed down by IP Australia, in WFA’s opposition to the registration of “Avola” as a GI, which will provide Nero d’Avola producers with some needed comfort. The decision held that the evidence provided by WFA had “establishes that Nero d’Avola is used in Australia as the name of a variety of …

The initial work to review and redevelopment of the Diploma of Viticulture project has now been completed. The Subject Matter Experts (SME) working group meeting was held during September, with people who work directly in the viticulture industry being consulted to help clarify job roles, tasks and identify any skills gaps. The SME’s have now …

From 1 October a minimum floor price for alcohol will be introduced in the Northern Territory. The minimum floor price will be $1.30 per standard drink. Retail display materials explaining the floor price and what it means for consumers are being provided to licensees. These include posters, a rate card to calculate the floor price for …

Registrations are now open for the 13th annual Young Gun of Wine – the showcase for all emerging winemakers to connect to trade and consumers. Focused on giving a platform to winemakers on the rise, Young Gun of Wine is open to Australian winemakers up to 45 years of age making all sorts of wine – …