Since 1840, the association has been the peak body representing the winegrape growers and winemakers of South Australia.  A not for profit incorporated association, funded by voluntary member subscriptions, grants and fee for service activities, our mission is to provide leadership and services which underpin the profitability, sustainability and international competitiveness of our members. 

The association provides practical information and advice to members on a wide range of topics - industrial relations , OHS, environment, viticulture and export, to name a few. Expert advice is just a phone call away or consultation at your premises can be arranged.  The latest information, reports, resources and support tools are available in the members area.  Read More...

NEWS

5 April 2012

SA Government announces Draft Regulations setting out new Annual Liquor Licence Fees

Draft Regulations setting out the fees to be paid by the holder of a Producer Licence and other types of licence have been announced today.

SAWIA members have received advice on the detail of the fees and the mechanism to reduce the fee.

30 March 2012

South Australia features on new Australian wine stamp. 

Celebrating the Australian Year of the Farmer and in recognition of the significant contribution that wine makes to Australia's economy, the newly released $1 stamp features Shiraz grapes in front of an Adelaide Hills vineyard. View new stamp issue. 

SAWIA provided support to Australia Post through the production of the stamp featuring Australia's most popular grape variety. 

27 March 2012

Thomas Hardy (1830 – 1912), extraordinary wine pioneer from Devon in England, often referred to as 'The Father of the South Australian Wine Industry' has been honoured at a commemorative ceremony on Monday 26 March 2012.

100 years after his death, the Thebarton Historical Society have paid Thomas Hardy a special tribute by unveiling a bronze plaque at Temple Christian College, the former Thomas Hardy & Sons, Adelaide Wine Cellars, 2 Henley Beach Road, Mile End.

Brian Smedley, Chief Executive South Australian Wine Industry Association attended the ceremony, and afterwards Sir James Sparkling wine was served as a toast with descendants of Thomas Hardy,  as well as distinguished guests including Mayor Kirsten Alexander - City of Sturt, Mayor Lorraine Rosenberg - City of Onkaparinga, Councillor Tony Polito -Thebarton Ward Councillor West Torrens Council, Councillor Tony Williamson, representing the Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Marcel Rijken, principle of Temple Christian College and Kevin Kaeding, President of the Thebarton Historical Society.

Read more about Thomas Hardy

8 March 2012

Wine Industry OHS Safety and Induction DVD (an EML funded project)  

Watch the promo

The Wine Industry Safety & Induction DVD was developed by the South Australian Wine Industry Association to assist employers’ in making both new and existing employees aware of workplace hazards and their obligations to work safely in the wine industry. The DVD includes an interactive section that will allow inductees to respond to questions based on information provided during the viewing of the DVD. This will provide employers with a record that employees have viewed and understood their OHS obligations.

Order your copy order form  Contact 8222 9277

19 January 2012

South Australia delays the introduction of new Work Health and Safety Laws

On Tuesday 29 November 2011, the South Australian Parliament voted to adjourn debate on the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Bill until 14 February 2012. Accordingly the new WHS legislation will not begin in SA on 1 January 2012 as previously planned. It would be fair to say that the Parliamentary process has only delayed the passage of this legislation, not stopped it. 

SAWIA will continue to monitor the passage of the legislation and will keep members informed.

8 June 2011

The NEW Environmental Compliance Guidelines are a valuable resource, which have been prepared specifically for the South Australian wine industry to help wineries and grapegrowers identify and comply with the myriad of State and Federal environmental legislative requirements and avoid fines and penalties. The informative and easy to use CD-Rom has hyperlinked references, which connect directly to relevant legislation, policies, documents, agencies, guidelines, codes and forms. 

The Guidelines are available for purchase now.

Friday 3 June 2011  

Wage Rates increase from 1 July 2011

On Friday 3 June 2011 Fair Work Australia (FWA) handed down its second annual wage review decision.  In its decision FWA announced a percentage increase to apply to all Modern Award wage rates (including the Wine Industry Award 2010) and the Federal Minimum Wage from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2011. Casual loading and allowances are also be affected by the decision. SAWIA will provide updated wage rate and allowance schedules to members shortly. Employers must implement the increased rates by the effective date to ensure that they comply with their legal obligations.

To find out exactly what has changed, members should go to the Members section - Employee Relations page - Noticeboard. Or contact the Association if they require any additional information or advice.

Friay 3 June 2011 

Protection for the Barossa and McLaren Vale takes it first steps

The State Government released a Discussion Paper on 3 June 2011 “Protecting the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale” and is seeking submissions by 22 July 2011.
Members have been supplied with a copy of the Discussion Paper and SAWIA will collect views about the Discussion Paper in order to inform us in compiling a submission.