Check the latest news and advocacy work from the Australian Spirits Industry.

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  • Business Operations
  • Compliance
On Friday, 5 July 2024 the Fair Work Commission handed down a decision (Decision) in an ongoing matter to address uncertainty in the General Retail Industry Award 2020(Retail Award).
  • Member Offers
Due to the popularity of the Mojito Mix at the annual Australian Distillers Conference 2024 Fever-Tree would like to extend a limited time offer, available exclusively to ADA members. Purchase one case of Fever-Tree Mojito Mix 8x500mL and get the second case half price.
  • Advocacy & Excise
Australian spirits manufacturers are tonight questioning the Federal Government’s overly optimistic growth projections for the industry, which are in spite of the Budget’s failure to take action on spirits excise.
  • Competitions & Awards
Entries for Sydney Royal’s very first Distilled Spirits competition have opened today, with producers from across Australia being encouraged to enter the inaugural competition.
  • Competitions & Awards
Three more industry legends were inducted into the Australian Distillers Association Hall Of Fame on Tuesday night as its 20th anniversary conference concluded in Brisbane.
  • ADA Updates
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Conference.
  • Sustainability
Australia’s spirits manufacturers have welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Future Made in Australia Act, which promises to deliver large-scale investment in Australia’s manufacturing capability.
  • Export & Trade
  • Resources
We are pleased to be able to provide our members with the final Mandala Report or ‘Spirits Industry Sector Competitiveness Plan’.

The ADA, Diageo and Bundaberg Rum commissioned a Spirits Industry Sector Competitiveness Plan report. This report will be officially launched at the 20th Anniversary Conference.
  • ADA Updates
  • Education & Development
The 20 Anniversary Conference will be our best conference ever. There are only 23 sleeps to go!
  • ADA Updates
2024 marks the 20-year Anniversary of the Australian Distillers Association.
  • Advocacy & Excise
The Australian spirits industry looks forward to participating in the Inquiry into Food and Beverage Manufacturing in Australia, announced by the Federal Government.
  • ADA Updates
As previously advised to members, the AGM has been postponed in light of the proposed governance reforms.