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Notice to members - Labour Hire Licensing amendment

​​The South Australian Parliament has passed the Labour Hiring Licensing (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act 2020 (the Act) and it commenced operation on 20 July 2020.
 
Whilst the scope of the scheme has been reduced in South Australia, unfortunately the changes are of limited significance for the wine industry.

Prices increase for top varieties in SA regions in 2020 wine grape crush

Wine Australia released the 2020 National Vintage report earlier this month, providing an overview of the Australian 2020 vintage.  

The total crush yield is estimated at 1.52 million tonnes, 12% below the 2019 crush, and 13% below the long-term average of 1.75 million tonnes.  The value of the national wine grape crush is estimated to be $1.07 billion, down 9% in 2019, however, the average purchase price of $694 per tonne was a 5% increase compared with $663 in 2019.

SA Wine Grape Crush survey report

This SA Wine Grape Crush survey report is part of the Australian Wine Sector Survey, conducted annually by Wine Australia.  It contains the most comprehensive information available on supply, crush and average purchase price of winegrapes for the South Australian winegrape industry. It includes:
  • Regional vintage statistics by variety
  • State summary statistics by variety
  • Average purchase value per tonne for each variety, and total value of the crush in each region
  • Price dispersion information – ie the distribution of tonnages by price ranges (only available from 2015)
  • Planting details for the state and each region
  • Historical trends and comparisons with previous vintages

​To read the report, click the link below. Reports are also available for individual growing regions. 

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2020 National Vintage report

The Australian winegrape crush in 2020 was 1.52 million tonnes – the equivalent of over 1 billion litres of wine, according to the National Vintage Report 2020 released by Wine Australia.

​The 2020 crush was 12 per cent lower than the 2019 crush, and 13 per cent below the ten-year average of 1.75 million tonnes.

​Growers and winemakers work together to improve commercial arrangements

Following the 2019 ACCC Winegrape Market Study recommendations,  Australian Grape and Wine has been working closely and collaboratively with the ACCC, a number of winemakers and grower groups to implement improvements in standard form contracts, particularly in relation to wine grape quality assessments, and how contractual disputes are managed.

Guidelines to help you manage vineyard workers in our current COVID-19 climate

As the leaves drop from the vines and pruning season fast approaches it is vital that we all remain vigilant regarding COVID-19 restrictions.

To help wine grape growers through this unprecedented time the Wine Grape Council has called on industry experts to provide the latest information and resources to assist growers affectively manage the necessary requirements around pruning.

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Bushfire response​
Tough times
EcoVineyards workshops receive great reviews 
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Response from industry to ABC Four Corners report on the Murray Darling Basin
ACCC starts the conversation we have to have if we're going to improve our industry
Australian 2019 vintage crushes predictions​
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Labour Hire and Contractor Licensing Law set to commence​
Mary Retallack announces WGCSA EcoVineyards project​
Free Fit4Work resources available for growers to download
Growers set to benefit with EcoVineyards project
Growers now partners in Australian Grape and Wine
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​Millipedes - An unwanted visitor in vineyards
SAWIA Notice - Repealing the Labour Hire Licensing Act
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Meet viticulture expert Mary Retallack
Australia’s grape and wine producers unite
Loxton Fruit Fly outbreak - Movement conditions for grapes
Zero tolerance against fruit fly at Yamba
Free Chain of Responsibility workshops for WGCSA members
AV and WFA amalgamate to form Australian Grape and Wine Incorporated
SAWIA Notice - Implications of employing casual workers
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Industry reform touted to create unity and strengthen representation​
Farm sector welcomes State Budget commitments but seeks R&D investment
Grape prices rise 4% across South Australia in Vintage 2018
Proposed changes to the SA Grape Grower Industry Fund
Roadshow wrap up and member registration details
Wage increase in award rates for the Wine Industry Award
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Labour hire licensing postponed to February 2019
Seasonal Climate Outlook from the Bureau of Meterology
Improving road transport for primary production - Update
​2018 'a cracker of a year' for South Australian wine
Draft National Alcohol Strategy puts wine and grape industry at risk​
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Delivery Despatch books - Order now!
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New labour hire licensing laws to commence
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Applications open for $10m of international wine tourism grants
A new and exciting direction for WHS & IR services for WGCSA members
Changes to permit processing in South Australia
Labour Hire Bill 2017: Implications for the Wine Industry
Increase to award rates applicable July 1
Key new appointment for grape growers
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