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Submission in response to Turning the tide on single-use plastic products; A discussion paper.
26 February 2019
The South Australian Wine Industry Association Incorporated (SAWIA) appreciates the opportunity to respond with our views on “Turning the tide on single-use plastic products; A discussion paper” (the ‘Discussion Paper’). read more...
Submission in response to the Scoping Paper to review SA’s container deposit scheme: Improving South Australia’s Recycling Makes Cents
25 February 2019
The South Australian Wine Industry Association Incorporated (SAWIA) appreciates the opportunity to respond with our views on the Scoping Paper to review SA’s container deposit scheme: “Improving South Australia’s Recycling Makes Cents” (the ‘Scoping... read more...
Growing wine exports and tourism in SA
19 February 2019
Wine Australia has just released its jam-packed schedule of export and tourism workshops for 2019 to help new and experienced wine businesses grow their exports and wine tourism. The Growing Wine Exports and Growing Wine Tourism workshops start in... read more...
SAWIA member notice: Important message about the Container Deposit Scheme review
19 February 2019
Notice to all SAWIA members. The Industry needs strong united action on this important issue read more...
Labour Hire Law Update: Enforcement Postponed
18 February 2019
The South Australian Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 (the Act) commenced operation on 1 March 2018, requiring providers of “labour hire services” to be licensed, with the requirement to hold a licence effective from 1 September 2018. read more...
Public Holidays - notice update
15 February 2019
NOTICE PREPARED FOR SAWIA MEMBERS ONLY WINE INDUSTRY AWARD 2010: RATES FOR PUBLIC HOLIDAYS read more...
Important message to all businesses exporting by air
1 February 2019
If you export by air, please ensure you are aware of the details of new security arrangements (set out in the attachment) applying from 1 March 2019. read more...
Fit4Work Musculoskeletal Health Program
29 January 2019
Introducing the Wine Industry Fit4Work Musculoskeletal Health Program. read more...
Managing the risks caused by extreme heat
23 January 2019
With the weather forecasted to reach 45 degrees celsius tomorrow in Adelaide and well over 40 in other parts of South Australia, we wanted to send you a reminder of the need to have in place measures to manage the risks that come with extreme temperatures. read more...
Export demand maintains momentum
22 January 2019
Estimated exports from South Australia have increased to a value of $1,758m to December 2018, an increase of 13% (compared to Australia $2.821m, 10% increase in value). read more...
Review of South Australia’s Plant Quarantine Standard – Phylloxera conditions
15 January 2019
Review of South Australia’s Plant Quarantine Standard – Phylloxera conditions. South Australia’s enviable phylloxera-free status is in part due to a set of conditions that outline entry requirements for grapes, grape products, machinery, equipment,... read more...
Your views on the Container Deposit Scheme review
15 January 2019
The government has announced a review of the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) and released a ‘Scoping Paper’ for comment. read more...
PAYROLL TAX changes from 1 January 2019
7 January 2019
Further the State Government Budget handed down in September 2018, from 1 January 2019, businesses with annual taxable Australia wide wages of up to $1.5 million are no longer liable for payroll tax, and those with taxable wages between $1.5 million and... read more...
Zero tolerance against fruit fly at Yamba
4 January 2019
Following the Queensland fruit fly outbreak at Loxton a zero tolerance approach at all random roadblock operations was implemented in December 2018. read more...
Q-fly Outbreak - Impact on grape industry
21 December 2018
Loxton Fruit Fly Biosecurity Alert 20 December 2018 read more...
Merry Christmas & Happy New year
12 December 2018
The staff of the South Australian Wine Industry Association would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday period and we look forward to working with you in 2019. Our office will be closed from noon Friday... read more...
SAWIA and TAFE SA join forces to offer Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses
6 December 2018
SAWIA and TAFE SA are delighted to announce that we will be working together to offer Wine & Spirit Education Trust wine courses. read more...
Changes to Working Holiday visas benefiting the wine industry
20 November 2018
The Australian Government recently announced changes to the Working Holiday (417) visa and the Working and Holiday (462) visa to support regional and rural employers. read more...
South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA) launches Energy Demand Management program to help wineries reduce energy costs
19 November 2018
The South Australian Wine Industry Association in partnership with Green Industries SA and productivity and energy efficiency consultancy, 2XE, are launching a new program to help South Australian wineries better manage their energy demand to help... read more...
SAWIA Submission - ACCC Wine Grapes
5 November 2018
The South Australian Wine Industry Association is pleased to provide a submission in response to the issues paper Wine grapes - A Market study by the ACCC. See review paper attached for more information. read more...
SAWIA Submission - GM Food Crop Moratorium
26 October 2018
The South Australian Wine Industry Association Incorporated (SAWIA) is pleased to provide comment to the independent review on the current moratorium on the commercial cultivation of Genetically Modified (GM) food crops. read more...
New Queensland Container Deposit Scheme: Do You Need to Register?
24 October 2018
The new Queensland Container Deposit Scheme commences on 1 November 2018. This Scheme could apply to South Australian liquor products sold in Queensland depending on the type of alcohol and packaging type used. Producers therefore may be required to... read more...
Changes to Northern Territory liquor licensing laws
23 October 2018
The Northern Territory has introduced a minimum floor price for alcohol and the requirement that interstate licensees obtain an Interstate Retailer Licence if selling liquor by retail to purchasers who are in the Northern Territory or for delivery to a... read more...
Great Wine Capital Events in Adelaide
17 October 2018
The Great Wine Capitals Annual General Meeting will be held in Adelaide over 3-8 November. read more...
2018 WHS Seminar – Always safe – even when no one is looking
17 October 2018
The premier health and safety event for the wine industry presented by the South Australian Wine Industry Association in the Barossa and McLaren Vale. read more...
P4B Special Member Offer
16 October 2018
What would it mean to you if you could save 50-70% off your electricity bill? read more...
Casual Employees may be held to be permanent employees
12 October 2018
In a controversial decision the Full Federal Court has held that a casual employee employed in fact is not a casual employee, but a permanent employee and therefore entitled to paid annual leave. This decision is relevant to all employers engaging... read more...
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE: WOMEN IN FARMING & AGRICULTURE
12 October 2018
Building on the significant developmental momentum achieved during #100daysforchange, Women & Leadership Australia is administering a national initiative to support the development of female leaders across Australia’s agriculture sector. read more...
ACCC Wine Grape Issues paper - have your say
12 October 2018
In July 2018, SAWIA alerted members to a survey for grape growers to share experiences within the wine industry being conducted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The survey results are attached. read more...
Have your say! What is your view on genetically modified crops?
11 October 2018
Independent review of GM food crops moratorium The GM issue can usually determine a ‘for’ or ‘against’ stance very quickly with concerns about the unknown impact or simply impacting on the clean and green environmental narrative for South Australia.... read more...
Casual Employees may be held to be permanent employees
11 October 2018
In a controversial decision the Full Federal Court has held that a casual employee employed in fact is not a casual employee, but a permanent employee and therefore entitled to paid annual leave. This decision is relevant to all employers engaging... read more...
SAWIA rolls out wine education in India
3 October 2018
Just last week, about 50 enthusiastic participants (sommeliers, hotel food and beverage managers, wine writers, distributors and importers) undertook a South Australian wine education session in Mumbai which was then repeated in New Delhi. read more...
Second Phase of Liquor Licensing Reforms Commences
26 September 2018
A number of important changes to Liquor Licensing Act 1997 commenced on 24 September 2018 as part of the second phase under the Liquor Licensing (Liquor Review) Amendment Act 2017. read more...
Second Phase of Liquor Licensing Reforms Commences
25 September 2018
A number of important changes to Liquor Licensing Act 1997 commenced on 24 September 2018 as part of the second phase under the Liquor Licensing (Liquor Review) Amendment Act 2017. read more...
Government announces intention to repeal Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017
24 September 2018
SAWIA has been notified of the South Australian Government’s intention to repeal the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 following extensive lobbying and representation, including from SAWIA. read more...
Annual Report 2017/2018
21 September 2018
Annual Report 2017/2018 read more...
Growing Wine Tourism
11 September 2018
Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) will deliver the ‘Growing Wine Tourism’ program to assist wine businesses engage with the growing international tourist market, helping to build more successful wine experiences for international visitors. read more...
International Trade Expo & Conference (ITEC) - Offer for members
11 September 2018
An International Trade Expo & Conference (ITEC) will be held on 4 October at the Adelaide Convention Centre. read more...
2018 Wine Industry Snapshot
4 September 2018
The South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA) together with its industry partner, Bentleys, has today released the second wine industry snapshot – a study which aims to inform business decision making and to monitor business performance. read more...
NCI Offer for SAWIA members
3 September 2018
Nurture your vines and grow sales with confidence read more...

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