Category: Governance

Governance News

Australian Grape & Wine CEO Lee McLean resigns

Australian Grape & Wine CEO Lee McLean has resigned and will leave the organisation at…

Anthony MadiganFriday 21 August 2026

Governance News

The wine industry and strategic direction

Richard van Ruth responds to Adelaide Hills winemaker's request to Agriculture Minister to set a…

Guest WriterFriday 21 August 2026

Governance News

Winemaker asks Minister for industry leadership

A prominent Adelaide Hills winemaker has written to Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins requesting a…

Staff WriterWednesday 19 August 2026

Governance News

Wine Australia ‘needs new chair urgently’

The Concerned Elders have welcomed the appointment of new directors, but urgently call for the…

Anthony MadiganFriday 31 July 2026

Governance New Zealand News Zero Alcohol Wine

NZ Winegrowers welcome licensing change

New Zealand Winegrowers has welcomed today’s announcement of the introduction of the Sale and Supply…

Staff WriterMonday 16 March 2026

Governance Grapegrowing News

Wine group meets for mandatory Code of Conduct

A new Advisory Group established by the Federal Government to support the development of a mandatory Winegrape…

Staff WriterWednesday 11 March 2026

Governance Grapegrowing News Winemaking

WET wine tax and rebate ‘should be reviewed’

The Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) and WET rebate should be reviewed to ensure they are…

Staff WriterMonday 14 July 2025

AWRI Governance Letter News Research

Wine Australia declaration ‘a deliberate undermining of the AWRI’s business’

The Concerned Elders – led by chair Louisa Rose – respond to Wine Australia’s Sector…

Louisa RoseFriday 7 March 2025

Governance Grapegrowing News

Call to turn excess wine into industrial alcohol

The Australian Government should investigate the feasibility of distilling excess wine into industrial alcohol –…

Staff WriterMonday 3 March 2025

History of Australian Wine Masterclass book

Governance News Wine Australia

Selection committee member defends Wine Australia Board

A member of the selection committee for the Wine Australia Board has defended the choice…

Staff WriterThursday 31 October 2024

Governance

Australian Grape & Wine CEO Lee McLean resigns

The wine industry and strategic direction

Winemaker asks Minister for industry leadership

Wine Australia ‘needs new chair urgently’

NZ Winegrowers welcome licensing change

Wine group meets for mandatory Code of Conduct

WET wine tax and rebate ‘should be reviewed’

Wine Australia declaration ‘a deliberate undermining of the AWRI’s business’

Call to turn excess wine into industrial alcohol

Selection committee member defends Wine Australia Board

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