Wine Australia (Gross Value of Production of the Grape and Wine Industry for 2024-25) Determination 2025
I, Joanna Stanion, delegate of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, make this Determination under subsection 32B(2) of the Wine Australia Act 2013 (Wine Act) as it continues to apply under subitem 4(2) of Schedule 4 to the Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2024 in relation to the financial year beginning on 1 July 2024.
For the purposes of subsection 32B(2) of the Wine Act, the amount of the gross value of production of the goods that are the produce of the grape and wine industry in relation to the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 and ending on 30 June 2025 is determined to be $2,918,787,376.
Note: The amount determined comprises of the following:
- For goods that are produce of the grape industry – $916,733,667
- For goods that are the produce of the wine industry – $2,002,053,709
Dated 23 June 2025
Joanna Stanion
First Assistant Secretary, Agricultural Policy Division
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Overview
The Wine Australia (Gross Value of Production of the Grape and Wine Industry for 2024-25) Determination 2025 was enacted to establish the gross value of production for the grape and wine industry for the financial year starting on 1 July 2024 and ending on 30 June 2025. This determination was made by Joanna Stanion, as a delegate of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, under the authority granted by subsection 32B(2) of the Wine Australia Act 2013, as it continues to apply under subitem 4(2) of Schedule 4 to the Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2024. This legislative instrument aims to provide a clear and accurate estimation of the economic output of the grape and wine industry, facilitating informed decision-making and policy formulation by relevant authorities and stakeholders. The gross value of production determined for the financial year is $2,918,787,376, with $916,733,667 attributed to the grape industry and $2,002,053,709 to the wine industry.
Scope and Application
The Wine Australia (Gross Value of Production of the Grape and Wine Industry for 2024-25) Determination 2025 applies to the gross value of production of goods that are the produce of the grape and wine industry for the financial year beginning on 1 July 2024 and ending on 30 June 2025. This determination is made under the authority of the Wine Australia Act 2013, as it continues to apply following relevant amendments and provisions of the Primary Industries (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2024. The scope of the Act encompasses entities involved in the grape and wine industry, including producers, processors, and other participants within this sector. The geographic reach of the Act pertains to the entire industry within Australia, with no specified exclusions or exemptions in the provided text. The gross value of production for the grape industry is determined to be $916,733,667, while the gross value of production for the wine industry is determined to be $2,002,053,709, summing up to the total gross value of production of $2,918,787,376 for the specified financial year. The determination provides a clear quantification of the industry's economic contribution for the relevant period, facilitating planning, policy-making, and compliance within the sector.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this Determination (C2025G00347) are under subsection 32B(2) of the Wine Australia Act 2013 (Wine Act). This subsection mandates the determination of the gross value of production for the grape and wine industry for the financial year starting 1 July 2024 and ending 30 June 2025. Section 32B(2) of the Wine Act requires the delegate of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to make this determination. Accordingly, Joanna Stanion, the First Assistant Secretary of the Agricultural Policy Division at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, has determined the gross value of production for the grape and wine industry to be $2,918,787,376 for the specified financial year.
The obligations imposed by this Determination include ensuring that the gross value of production is accurately calculated and published for the grape and wine industry. This involves the collection of data from relevant stakeholders and the application of appropriate valuation methods. The Determination specifies that the total gross value of production comprises $916,733,667 for goods that are the produce of the grape industry and $2,002,053,709 for goods that are the produce of the wine industry. This requires the relevant authorities to ensure that all aspects of the grape and wine production are included in the valuation, providing a comprehensive picture of the industry's economic contribution.
There are no explicit offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach outlined in this Determination. The document primarily serves an administrative and informative function, detailing the gross value of production for the grape and wine industry. However, any failure to comply with the obligations to accurately calculate and report the gross value of production could potentially lead to scrutiny or corrective action by the relevant authorities. The determination itself does not detail specific penalties but implies the importance of accurate reporting and compliance with the requirements set forth under the Wine Act.