About Us

 

NSW | ACT Distillers exists to champion the people who make great spirits. We unite distillers across New South Wales and the ACT - from boutique craft producers to established names - to amplify our collective voice, push for fair conditions, and build an industry worth being proud of.

We're not just an advocacy group. We're a community built on shared passion, practical support, and a genuine belief that Australian spirits deserve a place on the world stage.

 

What We Do

  1. Put NSW & ACT Spirits on the Map - We actively promote local distillers and their products to domestic and international audiences. From lobbying state and territory governments for tourism funding to building awareness campaigns, we work to grow the visitor economy - and bring more people through your doors.
     
  2. Protect What Makes Us Unique - The craft and character of NSW and ACT spirits is worth defending. We safeguard the traditional and innovative production methods that define our region's distilling identity - protecting the authenticity that makes our products stand out.
     
  3. Fight for Fair Excise - Excise rates are one of the biggest constraints on distillery growth. We lobby hard for excise reform specific to the distilling industry - in lockstep with the Australian Distillers Association - to ensure the economics work for distillers of every size.
     
  4. Build a Stronger Community - No distiller should have to figure it out alone. We bring NSW and ACT distillers together to share knowledge, troubleshoot challenges, and build the kind of peer relationships that strengthen the whole industry - now and for future generations.
     
  5. Take Our Spirits Global - Australian spirits are world-class. We help distillers access export markets by lobbying for government support, coordinating trade missions, connecting members with grants, and partnering with organisations that can grow your international reach.
     
  6. Tell Your Story - Great spirits deserve great stories. We serve as a platform for NSW and ACT distillers to share what drives them - the craft, the people, the passion. From industry events to media campaigns, we help raise your profile and generate real support for the industry.

 

NSW | ACT Distillers operates with a lean, effective committee of 7 members. We work hand-in-hand with the Australian Distillers Association (ADA), drawing on their national resources and infrastructure to amplify everything we do at the state level.

With the full backing of the ADA, we are building resources to position our state to deliver real outcomes for distillers across NSW and the ACT.