National Wine Industry Bodies

ASVO -- Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology
Established: 1980
Focus: dissemination of research or technical information
Funding: by membership
Serves the interests of practising winemakers and viticulturists by encouraging the exchange of technical information.

AWBC -- Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation
Established: 1980, statutory body
Focus: marketing/market development, information and regulatory administration
Funding: by statutory levy and fee for service
Enhances the operating environment for the benefit of the Australian wine sector by providing the leading role in: quality and integrity (export licences, export inspections and approvals, label integrity programs, trade access advice); knowledge development and information services (analysis, wine information service, WINEFACTS Statistics, WINEFACTS Information Search); and market development (strategic overseas marketing, international visits program, domestic promotion, country specific market programs, Wine Australia Export Partnership, geographical indications)

AWRI -- The Australian Wine Research Institute
Established: 1955
Focus: applied research, extension and teaching
Funding: grants, fees for services
Carries out applied research in oenology; provides extension services to winemakers; teaches oenology.

GWRDC -- Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation
Established: 1991, statutory body
Focus: Research and development funding
Funding: by statutory levy and matching government funds
Research project assessment and disbursement of statutory R&D funds; reports on activities to Federal Parliament and industry.

WFA -- Winemakers' Federation of Australia
Established: 1990
Focus: Political industry issues
Funding: members pay voluntary levies based upon domestic sales
Represents the interests of Australia’s winemakers; develops policies and programs to increase the net financial returns to Australia’s winemakers.

WGGA -- Wine Grape Growers' Australia
Established: 2006
Focus: Political industry issues
Represents the interests of Australia’s grapegrowers; develops policies and programs to benefit Australia’s grapegrowers

WISA --Wine Industry Suppliers Australia
Established: 2000
Focus: Furthering the interests of suppliers to the Australian wine industry
Represents the interests of Australian suppliers and helps ensure grape and wine producers have the latest in technology and services, engages with other wine industry bodies on industry issues; partners in delivering WINETECH, the premier Australian wine industry trade exhibition