Monday, 03 February 2020
Sample Collection Service For Smoke Taint Testing
Tuesday, 21 January 2020 SAMPLE COLLECTION SERVICE FOR SMOKE TAINT TESTING The Victorian Government is resourcing the collection and transport of grape samples for the laboratory testing of smoke taint indicator compounds. This supports Victorian grapegrowers and winemakers and the broader Victorian Wine Industry during the current bushfire crisis. The collection initiative is serviced and funded by the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions’ Agriculture Victoria. As vineyards are in different Phylloxera-management zones, movement of vine materials require specific certification to be received and sent on across zone and state borders. Agriculture Victoria staff will conduct quarantine inspections and provide permits and/or Plant Health Certificates as required…
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
Wine Victoria Welcomes the 2019/20 Victorian Budget Release
Wine Victoria Welcomes the 2019/20 Victorian Budget Release Wine Victoria welcomes the Victorian Government's announcement of a $5 million Wine to the World initiative, contained in the state Budget released today. Wine Victoria Chair, Angie Bradbury said the announcement confirmed that the government has now funded the November 2018 election commitment, which aims to promote premium Victorian wines to the world. "Exports of Victorian premium wines were valued at $451 million, growing both in volume and value, over the last 12 months," Ms Bradbury said. "This new initiative will ensure our members can continue this trend, while also increasing our…
Friday, 30 November 2018
Wine Victoria Welcomes $5 Million Export and Marketing Commitment
Wine Victoria has today welcomed a $5 million commitment by the Victorian Labor Party to market Victorian wines to the world. The announcement was made at the Blue Pyrenees Estate in Avoca and is aimed at doubling Victorian wine exports by 2030, with a focus on China and the United States. In announcing the package, the State Member for Western Victoria and Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development, the Hon Jaala Pulford, said if elected the funds will be used to team up with leading Victorian chefs and restaraunteurs to establish a Victorian Wine Showcase to help promote our…
Wednesday, 01 August 2018
Wine Victoria Welcomes $2 Million Wine Growth Fund Announcement
This week the Victorian Government announced an additional $2 million in funding for the third round of the Wine Growth Fund at Mitchell Harris Wine Bar in Ballarat. The fund aims to support winemakers and grape growers in marketing, tourism, business development and exporting activities, while also building the capability of Victoria's highly regarded wine industry. Wine Victoria Executive Officer Ms Rachael Sweeney said the industry was pleased the Victorian Government and Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development the Hon Jaala Pulford, in particular, had once again recognised the benefits of investing in Victorian grape growers and winemakers. "The Wine…
Wednesday, 02 May 2018
Wine Victoria Welcomes $4.1 Million State Budget Funding
This week, the state budget was tabled in Parliment by Victorian Treasurer, the Hon Tim Pallas, outlining the state's priorities for the next four years. As part of the 2018/19 budget, $4.1 million was allocated towards the wine industry. Wine Victoria Chair, Ms Angie Bradbury said the industry was delighted the Victorian Government and Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development the Hon Jaala Pulford, had once again recognised the benefits of investing in the world-class potential of Victorian grape growers and winemakers. The funding forms part of the Growing Agriculture Exports, Farms and Tourism initiative and aims to help the industry develop new products and markets.…
Monday, 28 August 2017
Wine Victoria Welcomes the $50 Million Export and Regional Support Wine Package
Wine Victoria today welcomed the launch of the Australian Government’s $50 million Export and Regional Support Wine Package, announced by the Deputy Prime Minister the Hon. Barnaby Joyce and Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, the Hon. Anne Ruston Wine Victoria today welcomed the launch of the Australian Government’s $50 million Export and Regional Support Wine Package, announced by the Deputy Prime Minister the Hon. Barnaby Joyce and Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, the Hon. Anne Ruston. During the launch, held at Magill Estate in Adelaide, Deputy Prime Minister Joyce said the $50 million package will used…
Friday, 09 June 2017
Wine Victoria Welcomes the Victorian Wine Industry Strategy
Wine Victoria today joined the Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development, the Hon. Jaala Pulford and industry leaders to launch the Victorian Wine Industry Development Strategy. Held at Yering Station, located in the world-renowned Yarra Valley, the launch also included a commitment from Minister Pulford of almost of $900,000 of new funding towards the second round of the Victorian Government’s Wine Growth Fund. Wine Victoria Chair, Damien Sheehan said that the strategy was more than 18 months in the making and mapped the way industry and government had agreed to work together to ensure Victoria was the best wine state…
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
Victorian Government Confirms Support for Victorian Liquor Subsidy
Wine Victoria today welcomed confirmation from the Victorian Government that the Victorian Liquor Subsidy (VLS - also known as the Cellar Door rebate) will remain intact and unchanged – providing much needed support to Victoria’s iconic cellar doors. Wine Victoria Chair, Damien Sheehan said Victoria was now the only state with this level of industry support and was just another demonstration of how the Government was supporting Victorian winemakers and making sure Victoria was the best place to do business.
Friday, 02 December 2016
Wine Victoria Welcomes WET Reforms as Win for Victorian Industry
Wine Victoria, the peak body representing the Victorian wine industry, has welcomed today’s announcement’s on reforms to Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) rebate from Senator Anne Ruston, Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resourcesand The Hon. Kelly O’Dwyer Minister for Revenue and Financial Services. Wine Victoria Chair, Damien Sheehan, said that an early review of the government’s statements shows reforms are on track to deliver positive outcomes for the Victorian wine industry. “We commend the Government’s commitment to deliver crucial reforms on the WET rebate, that balances the objectives of much needed support for our members while also preventing access to the rebate…
Thursday, 29 September 2016
Growers approve new Order
Winegrape growers in the Murray-Darling and Swan Hill regions have voted decisively in favour of another four-year term for the Murray Valley Wine Grape Industry Development Order. This is the statutory provision that underpins the collection of levies by the Murray Valley Wine Grape Industry Development Committee (IDC). The Order is subject to a compulsory vote by winegrape growers every four years. With growers’ approval, the IDC has the authority to continue to collect a charge of $1.25/tonne on wine grapes produced for sale in the Murray-Darling and Swan Hill regions. The IDC also oversees the spending of levy funds,…