Wine Industry

In reply to the Hon. D.G.E. HOOD ().9 April 2024).

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): I am advised:

China's decision on 28 March to remove all tariffs on Australian wine into China is a fantastic result for South Australia's wine producers.

On 30 March, Premier Malinauskas announced a $1.85 million China re-engagement support package for South Australian wine exporters, providing industry with exporter capability building, market activation and immersion, marketing activities in China, technical cooperation, and a Shanghai-based wine export adviser.

This government continues to play an active role supporting our state's re-engagement with China—in September last year Premier Malinauskas led a delegation of SA businesses to China.

I recently led a delegation to the China Food and Drink Fair in Chengdu and the Taste of South Australia Mission in Guangzhou, where I saw firsthand that Chinese consumers continue to have a high regard for our premium food, wine, and beverages.

While there remains softening global demand for wine, driven by changing consumer habits, I have every confidence South Australia's world-class wine producers will again find success in China's market.