Australian Grape & Wine CEO Lee McLean has welcomed the formation of a viticulture and wine sector working group following a meeting of the commonwealth, state and territory agriculture ministers last week.
Australian prosecco producers and Australian Grape & Wine have supported Trade Minister Don Farrell's decision to walk away from a free trade deal with the European Union.
Lee McLean, Australian Grape & Wine CEO, has called on the Australian Government to stand firm in safeguarding the rights of Australian grape growers and winemakers.
The Australian Prime Minister has announced that 31 May 2023 is the date on which the Australia–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A–UK FTA) will come into force.
Australia's wine industry is limping to the end of one of its most difficult vintages, with widespread disease dramatically cutting yields and a glut of red wine leaving many growers unable to find buyers.