About the Brewers Association

The Brewers Association of Australia is the peak body representing Australia’s leading beer makers and, more broadly, beer drinkers across Australia. It is a leading voice for sensible, responsible and workable policy solutions on alcohol use and promotion in Australia… Our Role Encompassing Australia’s premier and iconic beer brands, the Brewers Association of Australia is …
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Aims & Objectives

Membership of the Brewers Association of Australia is voluntary. Our members bring unity of purpose and dedication to the shared vision of seeing beer celebrated through responsible consumption and recognition of the sector’s economic and social contribution to the Australian community… Beer’s benefits Beer can boast, by far and away, the lowest alcohol content of …
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Brewers Board

The Board of the Brewers Association of Australia comprises leaders in beer production with decades of experience both within Australia and globally. The Board has responsibility for the day-to-day management of the organisation, including: The Board also makes decisions on the admittance of new members, based on the guidelines and criteria within the Brewers Association …
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History of Beer

Cascade Brewery in Hobart… established in 1824. Beer has a proud history in Australia and has long served as our traditional beverage and a cultural icon. It was first introduced Down Under via the HMS Endeavour, when Captain James Cook landed at what we now know as Botany Bay in 1770. Aboard ship it was a …
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Our Staff

The team at the Brewers Association of Australia is responsible for delivering the Board’s strategic priorities and is dedicated to working proactively and constructively with governments, industry, community groups and the media to improve appreciation of the contribution the beer sector makes to modern Australia – economically, socially and environmentally… John Preston – Chief Executive …
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