Government Relations

WFA represents the Australian wine industry and through our lobbying and advocacy activities we constantly remind governments at all levels of the vital role the industry plays in contributing to the national economy.

We established a Canberra office in December 2002, to ensure we can have frequent formal and informal contact with politicians and political associates, both to raise issues on behalf of our members and to provide input to policy development.

Our three-person team (see WFA Staff) meets regularly with Ministers, Shadow Ministers, MPs and departmental officials to brief them on the industry’s achievements and challenges.

The work is challenging as there are now 11 departments whose decisions impact upon the wine industry: Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; Treasury; Health; Prime Minister and Cabinet; Tourism; Environment; Small Business; Finance; Regional Development; Research & Development; and Education & Training.

WFA regularly makes submissions to Parliamentary, Government and departmental enquiries and presents a major policy statement prior to each Federal Budget. See Submissions & Policy Statements.

Who do I contact?
Andrew Wilsmore
General Manager, Policy & Government Relations
Telephone: 02 6239 8301
Email andrew@wfa.org.au