Hot Issues

The Hot Issues



  • 01 Feb 2023

    Mid Low and zero strength

    Media Release – 18th January 2023 New research shows Australians are leading the world when it comes to…

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  • 18 Nov 2022

    New report from the Brewers Association on National Agriculture Day shows just how much Aussie farmers contribute to Australian made beer

    New research published today by the Brewers Association of Australia shows how brewing benefits Australia’s economy, local communities…

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  • 05 Aug 2022

    International Beer Day 2022 – Raise a glass to celebrate Australian beer

    Media Release – Friday, 5th August 2022 Australian beer drinkers are being encouraged to raise a glass today…

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  • 01 Aug 2022

    Pubs and beer drinkers hit with record beer tax hike

    Commenting on the latest record hike in beer tax, John Preston, CEO of the Brewers Association of Australia,…

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  • 29 Mar 2022

    No Budget beer tax cut means more pain for pubs, clubs and beer drinkers

    BREWERS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA No Budget beer tax cut means more pain for pubs, clubs and beer drinkers…

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  • 16 Jan 2022

    Tax office figures show devastating drop in pints poured in pubs and clubs

    Australian Tax Office (ATO) figures for draught beer sales in the first quarter (July- September) of the 2021-22…

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About Us

The Brewers Association is the peak body representing leading beer makers and beer lovers across Australia. After all, 9 million Aussie beer drinkers paying $3.6 billion in beer taxes each year cannot be ignored.

Crafting Australia's premier and best loved beers, our members make around 80% of beer sold in the country to be major contributors to the economic and social lifeblood of the nation.

Our Role

Encompassing Australia's premier and iconic beer brands, the Brewers Association of Australia is committed to the responsible promotion of beer as an enjoyable and refreshing lower-alcohol option to other alcohol categories.

News

The Latest News



  • 09 Dec 2020

    Brewers announce Chief Executive Officer

     The Brewers Association of Australia is delighted to announce John Preston as its new Chief Executive Officer. John…

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  • 29 Sep 2020

    MAKING A FROTHY AFFORDABLE: THE KEY TO KICKSTARTING AUSTRALIA’S ECONOMY POST-COVID

    MAKING A FROTHY AFFORDABLE: THE KEY TO KICKSTARTING AUSTRALIA’S ECONOMY POST-COVID Australia’s three major brewers – Coopers, Lion…

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  • 20 Aug 2020

    COVID-19 Update

    Notice: Many upcoming beer festival and related events have been cancelled or postponed until further notice due to COVID-19.…

    Events
  • 20 Aug 2020

    Time for a cold one as Heffernan bids farewell to Brewers

    AFTER more than three-and-a-half years as CEO of the Brewers Association of Australia, Brett Heffernan is moving on…

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  • 07 Aug 2020

    Raising a glass in the age of Coronavirus

    International Beer Day 2020 IT’S a year like no other. After drought, bushfires and now in the grip…

    Letters to the editor
  • 23 Jul 2020

    Dear beer

    POLITICAL leaders love getting their photo taken having a beer. It connects them with regular people. But are…

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