Check the latest news and advocacy work from the Australian Spirits Industry.
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- ADA Updates
The Australian Distillers Association (ADA) exists to represent and strengthen Australia’s distilling industry.
- ADA Updates
It is with a heavy heart that I let you know I will be stepping back from my role as Industry Development Officer for the Victorian Spirits Industry. I have really enjoyed my time here.
- Business Operations
Are you passionate about the craft spirits sector and ready to make a real impact? We're on the hunt for an Industry Development Officer to support the exciting growth of Victoria's dynamic distilling industry!
- Compliance
The CDS Expansion – Info for suppliers pack and Workshop 2 held with the Spirits Industry on 30 October 2025 confirms regulators are moving toward a more nationally consistent CDS, including a national portal
- Compliance
- Marketing & Brand
With the Christmas season fast approaching, now is the right time to check in on your online profile and ads.
- Advocacy & Excise
When MPs visit a distillery, they get it. They meet you, they meet your team, they see the equipment, it makes it real, and they hear first hand what makes our industry vibrant and what holds it back.
- Advocacy & Excise
Cameron Mackenzie here - I have just started as the Interim General Manager of the Australian Distillers Association.
- Competitions & Awards
The 2025 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) has announced the eight finalists for World’s Best Gin, with four Australian spirits (and three Australian Distillers Members) up for the top award.
- Business Operations
- Sustainability
We’re excited to share something new. After some great conversations at the Australian Distillers Conference, we took your feedback seriously.
- Education & Development
A study by Heriot-Watt University has warned that changing climate conditions could affect the flavour profile of gin in the future.
- Business Operations
- Sustainability
After some great conversations at the Australian Distillers Conference, the team at UniquePak listened closely to what brands are looking for. In response, they’ve introduced a new offer that makes custom glass packaging more accessible, especially for smaller and growing producers.
- Competitions & Awards
Five Australian whiskies (and four Australian Distillers members) are finalists for the World’s Best Australian Single Malt Whisky at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).