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Advocacy is one of the founding pillars of the Independent Brewers Association

It is how we work together as a collective to have our say to government, the media and the community about the issues that affect us. The tools and resources in this section will help you, our members, to be part of our advocacy efforts.

“Beer will survive the current headwinds. The question for Government is what beer industry does it want to see in the future? ” 2024 IBA Advocacy platform

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14 October 2026

IBA Content Call Out

It’s that time again when we are asking for photos and videos to help showcase you. First, we are relaunching our askforindiebeer website. And we are gearing up for a...

People & Culture

7 October 2026

Health Inquiry agrees that volumetric taxation would reduce the harm from alcohol

On 14 May, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability published the final report from its Inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other...

24 June 2026

With the shelf and the data controlled – small producers will continue to pay the price

Endeavour Group, the owner of Dan Murphy’s and BWS, has released a report on the Australian beer market – built on shopper data that the independent brewers featured in it...

Business & Marketing

3 February 2026

Why are people who work in wine more important than people who work in beer?

Beer is iconically Australia’s adult beverage of choice. And yet for years, the wine industry’s export opportunity has be lauded as the reason it receives such preferential treatment by the Federal Government. The wine...

2 May 2025

Member Advertorial: Well Crafted Brewery Flooring Solutions

Enhance Your Brewery’s Efficiency with Our Flooring Solutions When it comes to running a brewery, efficiency and safety should be your top priorities. Crafted with durability and functionality in mind,...

7 April 2025

This election – vote for change.

Successive governments’ policy means that beer made by an Australian owned small business is becoming unaffordable – at the pub, at your local brewery or over a BBQ in your...

4 April 2025

Is it any wonder Australian owned breweries can’t get a fair tax regime?

The two major parties made commitments to freeze the indexation on the excise tax on draught beer only for 2 years from 1 July 2025 – that is beer sold...

28 March 2025

Beer is missing from the Coalition’s Budget in Reply

Last night, Peter Dutton delivered the Budget in Reply – which has been the most complete look so far at the Coalition’s priorities ahead of the election. Notably, the Budget...

1 March 2025

Albanese’s commitment to 2-year freeze on the bi-annual excise tax increase is a modest step in the right direction

This morning, Prime Minister Albanese announced a freeze on the bi-annual indexation on draught beer excise for two years commencing in August 2025. We echo the comments from Treasurer Chalmers...

24 February 2025

Labor’s election commitment on tax breaks is far too little, far too late.

Over the weekend, the Prime Minister committed to providing tax relief for Australia’s distillers, brewers and wine producers by increasing the excise remission cap to $400,000 (from $350,000). We welcome...

21 February 2025

Government’s Food for Thought report backs the Independent Brewers Association common sense proposals

Yesterday, 20 February 2025, The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources released its report from their Inquiry into Food and Beverage Manufacturing in Australia, titled Food for Thought:...

31 January 2025

Jim Chalmers attempts to gaslight beer drinking voters and Aussie pubs

Earlier today, Treasurer Jim Chalmers, issued a ‘warning’ to pubs not to dupe Aussie beer drinkers over the incoming excise tax increase because he says it amounts to less than...

12 December 2024

ABAC launches audit of producer social media accounts

ABAC has announced that it has commissioned JWS Research to undertake proactive monitoring of compliance with ABAC Responsible Alcohol Marketing Code Placement Rule 2. This requires an alcohol marketer to...

Business & Marketing

12 December 2024

IBA encourages consumers to vote independent

With one month to go until voting closes in the 2025 GABS Hottest 100, the Independent Brewers Association is encouraging consumers to look for the Seal and vote indie. “Last...

Business & Marketing

6 November 2024

IBA Appoints Leanne White to the Board

IBA appointed Leanne White to the Board....

1 November 2024

IBA Responds to South Australian CDS Consultation

On behalf of our members, the IBA has made a submission to the South Australian Government on proposed changes to the draft amendment Bill. The cost and burden of container...

21 October 2024

Help lead the IBA into the next era – Board Director Nominations now open

With out a doubt, the beer industry is going through a significant period of change. Our underlying economic environment is shifting, consumer preferences are changing and with our political ambitions finally...

29 September 2024

Tasmanian Container Deposit Scheme one step closer

On Wednesday, 25 September, The Tasmanian government announced the commencement of Tasmania’s container deposit scheme (CDS) – Recycle Reward – for mid-2025. TasRecycle, a not-for-profit entity comprising Asahi Beverages, Coca-Cola...

23 September 2024

IBA launches Economic Data Needs Analysis – DEADLINE EXTENDED

We’ve made some real progress getting a conversation started on excise reform. Our online campaign earlier this year got some great traction in the media and we continue to take...

11 September 2024

Independent Brewers continue the push for reform

Independent breweries across the country are meeting with their MPs, welcoming them in to their venues and advocating for excise reform. And at the IBA we are so proud and...

5 September 2024

IBA responds to QLD draft bill about online liquor sales

The IBA has today submitted a response to the Queensland Government on behalf of our members in relation to consultation on the Liquor and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. Legislative...

30 August 2024

Konvoy continue to tackle keg theft

Keg theft has long been a challenge in the Australian industry – with a direct financial cost for breweries affected. In 2021, the West Australian Brewers Association launched a campaign...

Brewery Operations

26 August 2024

FSANZ pause work on NIPs for alcoholic beverages

FSANZ have confirmed that they are putting on hold “Proposal P1058- Nutrition labelling about added sugars’. FSANZ’s work on proposal P1058 has been paused while they undertake scoping work on...

20 August 2024

FSANZ moving ahead with energy labelling

At the recent Food Ministers Meeting on 25 July 2024, FSANZ, reported the findings of the consumer research in relation to P1049 (Carbohydrate and Sugar Claims on Alcoholic Beverages). The...

16 August 2024

The Albanese Government wants consumers to pay more for independent beer while acting like wine isn’t alcohol!

This week, in the Federation Chamber, we heard from a number of federal Members of Parliament about the challenges facing independent brewers and a request that the Labor Government develop...

16 August 2024

IBA make submission on merger and acquisition reform

The Independent Brewers Association has responded to an exposure draft of Treasury Laws that will deliver the Australian Government’s reforms to merger rules and processes announced on 10 April 2024....

12 August 2024

Watch the discussion on Excise Live

Based on today’s (Monday 12 August 2024) Daily Program, Mr Conahan MP for Cowper will present his motion at around 5:20pm (Canberra Time)....

8 August 2024

Excise reform is on the table!

We’re asking some of our members to help secure a debate on excise reform – and we need urgent action....

8 August 2024

IBA appears at Food and Beverage Manufacturing Inquiry

On 7 August 2024, Independent Brewers Associate Chair, Callum Reeves and CEO, Kylie Lethbridge appeared before the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources Inquiry into Food and Beverage...

6 August 2024

Western Australian Craft Beer Strategy launched

The first ever Western Australian Craft Beer Strategy was launched at the 2024 West Australian Brewers Conference on 2 August 2024....

5 August 2024

How much more can Aussie’s pay for a pint of beer?

Are the federal government on a mission to send independent brewers and publicans broke? Today the Australian Tax Office has published the new alcohol excise rates after a 1% increase...

26 July 2024

There’s an Olympic sized difference

Overnight we saw the opening of the Paris Olympics, and with the swimming events well underway we thought we’d use this as an opportunity to talk about just how different...

10 July 2024

IBA Responds to ATO on excise determination

The IBA has responded to the ATO’s consultation on a draft excise determination about the addition of water to beer....

Brewery Operations

9 July 2024

Expressions of Interest Open – Two Skills Based Appointed Directors

Expressions of interest are now open for two skills based Directors roles to be appointed to the Board of the Independent Brewers Association....

16 May 2024

Australia’s independent brewers are more than a revenue line

“The Federal Government may only think of our members as just a “revenue line” but we are much more than that. And we are not going away.” Says Callum Reeves,...

20 March 2024

Help save our industry

The Independent Brewers Association is calling on Australians to support their local brewery. After a decade of growth our industry pulled out all the stops to survive through the...

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