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1 July 2018 is just about here, and with that date comes a raft of changes to WET Rebate eligibility. Winemakers’ Federation of Australia (WFA) implores all Australian winemakers to ensure you understand AND comply with the new eligibility rules for the WET Rebate.  Key changes in the new WET measures include:  The test for …

Adelaide Wednesday 22 August, 2018 12.00pm – 2.30pm  Hear from industry experts on the current regulatory climate the sector is operating in, and how businesses and the industry as a whole can maximise the opportunities from the $50m Package. Program and registrations will be announced soon.    

The Packaging Committee provides a forum for direct discussion among stakeholders – and advice to the WFA Board – on political, technological, environmental, regulatory and market driven changes in wine, wine product and brandy packaging. Te ensure a collaborative sector approach, the Wine Industry Suppliers Australia Inc (WISA) is coordinating a call for input to …

The Geographical Indications Committee has made the final determination for the application for protection of 886 foreign GIs in Australia. WFA objected to one of the GIs in the to the original application, “Avola”, as its registration may have restrict the producers ability to use the grape variety “Nero d’Avola” on labels.  The Avola objection case …

On Monday 26 March 2018, Winemakers’ Federation of Australia co-hosted the “#SaveAussieProsecco” event with Senator Anne Ruston, Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Ms Lisa Chesters MP, Shadow Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Australia and Ms Cathy McGowan MP, Independent Member for Indi.  The event at Parliament House, Canberra was attended by around …

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 – …

Australian Grape & Wine is deeply concerned by calls to include wine bottles in South Australia’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS). And if you are a wine producer, you should be too. As an agricultural industry, the continuing success of the Australian wine industry relies on sustainable environmental practices. While recycling is strongly supported as a …

Australian Grape and Wine Inc (Australian Grape & Wine) has released it’s proposal for government and industry investment in the Australian wine sector.  Download the document here.

Australian Grape and Wine is seeking nominations from its members to join the national wine industry Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC). The SAC will provide insights and recommendations to Australian Grape & Wine on emerging issues affecting the reputation, resilience and sustainability of Australia’s grape and wine producers. Recommendations will be used to guide advocacy in …

Session 3Workshop 34Date: Sunday, 21 July 2019Time: 16:30 – 19:00Theme: Business/MarketingType: SeminarTicket Price: $150 Register Here Tax is a very contentious issue for the wine industry. Elements of the industry are currently lobbying for changes to the tax regime. However, any change has the potential to cause unintended consequences and of course there will be …