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Wine Australia

7 November 2017 – present

Previously Australian Grape and Wine Authority (2014–2017).

Statutory authority that invests in grape and wine research, development and extension, promotes Australian wine in Australia and overseas, and regulates wine exports, label integrity and wine geographical indications.

Names over time

  1. Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation1981–2010
  2. Wine Australia Corporation2010–2014
  3. Australian Grape and Wine Authority2014–2017
  4. Wine Australia2017–present

How it came into existence

Took its current name on 7 November 2017, when the Australian Grape and Wine Authority Amendment (Wine Australia) Act 2017 renamed the Australian Grape and Wine Authority and its Act (now the Wine Australia Act 2013); the amendments also extended its remit to international wine tourism.

Legislation: Wine Australia Act 2013

Changes during its life

  1. 2018The Wine Australia Regulations 2018 were made under the renamed Act.

Main functions

  • Investment in grape and wine research, development and extension
  • Promotion and market development for Australian wine
  • Wine export licensing and export approval
  • Label Integrity Program for wine
  • Determination and protection of wine geographical indications
  • Support for international wine tourism

Where it sits

In the portfolio of Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Type of body
Corporate Commonwealth entity
Portfolio
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Accountable authority
The Authority – Wine Australia Act 2013 section 12 with reference to section 23 note (membership section 13)
ABN
89 636 749 924

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