The Australian Distillers Association and Spirits and Cocktails Australia applaud the Morrison Government’s decision to increase the excise refund cap for small distillers and brewers from $100,000 to $350,000 per year as part of the 2021-22 Federal Budget.

Australia’s distillers have welcomed cross-party support in federal parliament for urgent action on this country’s spirits tax regime, now the third highest in the world.

The Australian Distillers Association welcomes the Andrews Government’s announcement yesterday to invest $10 million in distillery door grants over the next two years.