The Wine Grape Council of South Australia (WGCSA) has appointed Rachel Triggs as its new independent chair.
WGCSA represents South Australian wine grapegrowers, providing a strong and unified voice on industry policy, market conditions, biosecurity and long-term sector sustainability.
The Council’s current strategic priorities focus on effective advocacy, stronger collaboration across the wine value chain, and practical knowledge building to support grower resilience during a period of significant industry adjustment.
Ms Triggs’ appointment comes at a critical time for South Australian grapegrowers, as the sector navigates market pressure and regulatory change, including the national review of the Code of Conduct for Winegrape Purchases.
Her experience across winemaking, law, industry regulation, governance and advocacy strongly aligns with WGCSA’s strategy and its commitment to clear, credible and grower-focused representation.
Ms Triggs said, “I am grateful to the Committee for the opportunity to serve.
“WGCSA has a clear strategy focused on strong advocacy, meaningful collaboration and practical knowledge building for growers.
“South Australia’s growers are the backbone of our national wine sector, and I am committed to supporting their long-term resilience and prosperity through this plan.
“The sector is in a period of major adjustment, and growers need advocacy that is not only effective and collaborative but driven by genuine belief in the people and the craft behind our vineyards.
“I care deeply about this industry and the grower community, and WGCSA’s priorities reflect that: strengthening commercial transparency, building productive relationships across the value chain, and ensuring growers have the insight and tools they need to adapt and succeed.
“Building on the work of others, I am committed to elevating grower voices, constructively challenging the status-quo within the industry, and bringing together passionate people to deliver meaningful and lasting benefits for growers.”
Outgoing interim chair Lachlan Allen welcomed the appointment, saying Ms Triggs’ skills and leadership would deliver strong outcomes for growers.
“Rachel brings exactly the mix of industry insight, governance capability and advocacy experience needed to lead WGCSA at this time. This is an excellent appointment for South Australian grape growers, and one that will strengthen the Council’s ability to deliver practical, grower-focused outcomes.”
Rachel will join the following WGCSA Committee members: Lachlan Allen – Adelaide Hills, Adrian Hoffmann – Barossa, James Meyer – Clare Valley, Martin Wirper – Coonawarra, Jenny Venus – Langhorne Creek, Helen Strickland – Limestone Coast, Steve Fox – McLaren Vale, Amanda Dimas – Riverland and Nick Price – independent member.
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