"WFA is recognised not just as an advocacy group but as the one body that can speak on the industry’s behalf ..."

Winemakers’ Federation of Australia

Tel: (08) 8133 4300

Fax: (08) 8133 4366

Email: wfa@wfa.org.au

PO Box 2414

Kent Town SA 5071


Media releases

The following media releases or public statements can be downloaded in PDF format

2012

8 May 2012
 
30 April 2012
 
17 April 2012
Winemakers happy to help; but resist Government mandating
The wine industry’s attitude to pregnancy warnings on alcohol containers needs to be clarified.
 
16 March 2012
 
6 March 2012
 
13 January 2012

2011

30 November 2011
 
14 November 2011
 
19 September 2011
 
6 September 2011

25 July 2011
 
19 July 2011
Moderation needed in wine debate (published in The Advertiser)
 
8 July 2011

9 June 2011
2011 Vintage Report: Quality wine expected desptie a tough year
Media release (PDF) / Full Vintage Report (PDF)
 
3 May 2011
 
11 April 2011
 
8 March 2011
 
28 January 2011
 

2010

22 December 2010
 
13 December 2010
 
9 December 2010
 
 
 
6 September 2010
New WFA President 

31 August 2010
 
7 June 2010
 
17 May 2010
 
2 May 2010
 
 
23 March 2010
 
 

 
2009

23 December 2009
 
  18 December 2009
 
 
7 December 2009
 
22 October 2009
 
2 October 2009
 
 
27 August 2009
 
 


27 April 2009

New carbon footprint calculator for wine industry

20 April 2009
Senior appointments at WFA

26 February 2009
Non spirit based alcopops ruled out by government

3 February 2009
New President to Lead Peak Wine Body

16 January 2009
New Names for New Fortified Wine Era

2008

12 December 2008
Future Leaders Announced

8 December 2008
New WFA Board Announced

5 December 2008
Wine and Timber promote sustainable approach to Penola Heavy Haulage Bypass

2 December 2008
WFA welcomes historic Australia and European Community Wine Agreement

1 December 2008
Wine Industry Supports Shut Down of ‘Alcopops’ Rort

21 November 2008
WFA receives funding for Australian Wine Environmental Stewardship

11 November 2008
Countdown to Outlook 2008

6 November 2008
New Appointments at Winemakers' Federation of Australia

16 October 2008
Outlook 2008 Close of Early Bird Registrations

25 September 2008
Release of 2008 AWIS National Report

24 September 2008
Important Legislation Introduced into Parliament

24 September 2008
Outlook 2008 Registrations open

22 September 2008
Future Leaders registrations open

17 June 2008
Non spirit based alcopops ruled out by local industry

13 June 2008
2008 vintage above expectations

12 June 2008
GWRDC seeks applications for non-executive directors

27 May 2008
2008 Wine Industry Outlook Conference announced "Striking a Sustainable Balance"

24 April 2008
Wine Packaging Guidelines

11 March 2008
WFA welcomes Government plan to tackle binge drinking

03 March 2008
WFA signs up to Greenhouse Challenge Plus

21 January 2008
WFA criticises NHMRC draft revised Alcohol Guidelines