Regulation

Guide to Wine Law
The manufacture and labelling of wine in Australia is regulated by Federal and State laws. This Guide provides an overview of key provisions for winemakers and exporters.

Label Compliance
There are a number of requirements for wine labels used for both domestic and export markets.

Geographical Indications
A Geographical Indication (GI) is an official description of an Australian wine zone, region or sub-region designed to protect the use of the regional name under international law.

Register of Protected Names
The Register of Protected Names is the means of legally formalising conditions for the use of Geographical Indications (GIs), traditional expressions and names as agreed between Australia and other countries.

Trade Agreements
Australia is a signatory to two specific wine agreements, and the export and import of wine also is affected by general free trade agreements and Australia's participation in the World Trade Organisation.

Levy Payments
Federal legislation requires the payment of levies by wine producers and exporters and grape growers.