News Australia lagging the world on alcohol tax reform Australia’s total inaction on alcohol tax reform is looking increasingly out of step with its major trading partners, the spirits industry says.
News ABS data confirms spirits tax fuelling inflation Federal Government data released on Wednesday again confirms automatic CPI indexation of spirits tax is undermining its efforts to curb inflation.
News Unbearable spirits tax must be frozen Australian spirits manufacturers have renewed their calls for a freeze on spirits tax increases, as bi-annual indexation continues to fuel inflation and cost of living pressures.
News Spirits excise puts hole in Federal Budget The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) confirms Australia’s spirits excise regime is untenable and must be urgently reformed, the spirits industry warns.
News Australia should follow UK freeze on spirits excise The UK Government’s decision to temporarily freeze alcohol duty is instructive for policymakers in Australia, according to the Australian spirits industry.
News Distillers slam “outrageous” $100 spirits tax Figures released by the Australian Taxation Office yesterday confirm spirits excise will hit a whopping $100.05 per litre of alcohol from 1 August.
News Spirits & Cocktails appoints new media manager Spirits & Cocktails Australia has announced the appointment of drinks industry veteran James Atkinson as its new Media & Communications Manager.