excise tax

Under Pressure: A Perfect Storm Brewing For Beer

Under Pressure: A Perfect Storm Brewing For Beer

Today's excise tax hike completes the biggest financial year rise in decades, yet it's just one of myriad pressures on the local industry. We examine the "perfect storm" engulfing a beer world facing a fourth straight year of harsh challenges.

February 1, 2023 by Will Ziebell


Budget Tax Changes Welcomed By Indie Brewers

March 30, 2022 by Will Ziebell

This year's federal budget has introduced a number of tax changes relevant to brewers, which the IBA says is largely welcome news for members, while hoping further excise reform could be on the way.


Federal Government Increases Excise Refund For Brewers

May 1, 2021 by Will Ziebell

The Federal Government today announced that the excise refund cap for breweries and distilleries will increase from $100,000 to $350,000, with the decision welcomed by the Independent Breweries Association.


What Do Today's Excise Changes Mean?

July 1, 2019 by Will Ziebell

Changes to alcohol excise for breweries announced in May 2018 come into effect on July 1, 2019. We asked people in the business of brewing, selling and moving beer about the impact the changes will have.


Big Budget Bonus For Brewers

May 4, 2018 by Crafty Pint

Friday knockoff beers for small brewers and their supporters will taste a whole lot better this week after the Government announced proposals in next week's Budget that could save them tens of thousands of dollars in excise tax each year.


Is The Tide Turning On Tax?

June 20, 2017 by Crafty Pint

In today's increasingly polarised society, it takes something special to bring opposing factions together. Maybe craft beer can be the answer. This week saw Labor and Liberal politicians unite to call for fairer treatment of and greater support for craft brewers.

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