
Wine Victoria's recent advocacy has involved briefings with MPs and Ministers, senior advisors and other political stakeholders over the months leading up to this week's election.
Our meetings allowed us to brief our stakeholders on Wine Victoria's policy positions and industry priorities including Trade and Export, Tourism, Cellar Door Subsidy, and Wine and Health.
The table below outlines both parties' commitments towards Wine Victoria policies thus far.
POLICY |
Wine Victoria's recommendation |
Liberal |
Labor |
Trade and Export |
» Creation of a Wine Export Fund Fund to be used for inbound trade related activities run in partnership with industry experts such as Australian Wine Grape Authority and endorsed private operators |
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Tourism |
» Creation of a Food and Wine Tourism Strategy » Allocate funding to Melbourne Food and Wine for post-vintage wine events that will drive regional visitation through the delivery of:
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Cellar Door Subsidy |
» Retain the current funding arrangement for the Victorian Cellar Door subsidy. |
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Wine and Health |
» Encourage and promote the responsible consumption of wine in line with recommendations from the NH&MRC guidelines |
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