At the recent Spirits Victoria Association Annual Conference in Ballarat, Brogan Carr announced she was undertaking PhD studies at Melbourne University to investigate the chemical and sensory contributions that native botanicals have for Australian Gins.

Australian spirits tax rises to $103.89 today in another cruel blow to spirits manufacturers, venues and consumers who are already grappling with challenging economic conditions.

The Federal Government today confirmed the world’s third highest spirits tax will be increased yet again on 5 August to $103.89 per litre.

The world’s third highest tax on spirits will be increased yet again on 5 August, punishing cash-strapped consumers and inflicting more damage on Australia’s promising spirits manufacturing sector.

Over 240 Australian Distillers have invested in building their skills and knowledge by completing the Australian Distillers Association's "Introduction to Distillery Safety Courses" over the past few months.

The Australian Distillers Association appeared before the Inquiry Into Food and Beverage Manufacturing in Canberra and made our case to freeze the current excise rate, establish a Spirits Australia body and more.

As allowed for in the new Constitution and voted for by members, the Australian Distillers Association now has new membership levels.

Congratulations to the new leadership team of the Australian Distillers Association. The executive have been elected until the first board meeting after the next Annual general Meeting.

On Monday 27th May 2024 the Australian Distillers Association AGM was held. Prior to the meeting the new Australian Distillers Association Constitution had been widely canvassed with Members with recommendations.

Peak industry bodies Spirits & Cocktails Australia and the Australian Distillers Association today appeared before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources at Parliament House.

In light of recent changes to Wage Summaries and General Awards effective 1 July 2024, we have updated our HR Advisor resources.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will be implementing tax relief effective from 1st July 2024 for all Australians.