The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to back Australia's world-class wine and cider industry with $10 million in funding support announced today.
Through the latest round of the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants program, 204 recipients across the country from Tasmania to the Margaret River have received funding to help strengthen their business operations.
The program, which is now on its seventh round, supports wine and cider producers by encouraging tourism to wine regions.
In previous rounds, recipients have used the grants on improving their premises, extra staffing, and to diversify product offering and experiences to make cellar doors more attractive to visitors.
Earlier this year the Albanese Labor Government announced $30 million funding to support the continuation of this popular program for another three years, with the first of three new $10 million rounds being announced today.
A recent report from Wine Australia underscored the critical importance of our wine industry which contributes $51.3 billion to the Australian economy and supports more than 200,000 jobs through wine making, grape growing, and tourism.
Since coming to office, the Albanese Labor Government has provided over $80 million in funding to support the grape and wine sector acknowledging how critical this industry is to Australia.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins MP:
"I'm very excited to announce a new round of very worthy recipients for the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants program.
"Last year, over 7 million tourists both from Australia and overseas visited wineries around the country.
"And they certainly make the most of their trips. The Australian wine industry, including grape growing, winemaking and wine tourism, is worth $51.3 billion to the Australian economy.
"These grants help winemakers and cellar doors make the most of these opportunities and add value to their businesses.
"With the festive season approaching there is no better time to support Australia's word-class winemakers and cellar doors.
"I encourage Australians to make the most of the beautiful weather and holidays by supporting a local winemaker or cellar door."
