Spirits & Cocktails Australia is the peak body for major spirits manufacturers operating in Australia. Our vision is to promote a safe and vibrant spirits sector, which reflects Australia’s mature drinking culture and creates opportunities for sustainable growth and economic development.
Our industry delivers $15.5 billion in total value-add to the Australian economy each year. It provides more than 5,700 manufacturing jobs with a further 100,000 jobs supported through our supply chain stretching ‘farm to glass’ from primary producers to the hospitality and tourism sectors.
The economic benefits of the Australian spirits industry align with many of the Federal Government’s economic priorities of growing domestic manufacturing, diversifying trade and increasing employment opportunities, particularly in the regions.
The long-term support for the Australian wine industry shows how the Federal Government can work with industry to attract investment, build industry capability, streamline regulation and support access to lucrative export markets.
In this Pre-Budget Submission, we outline key reforms to bolster the spirits industry’s international competitiveness and create the conditions for a thriving export industry.
