Australia: Proposed increase in tax incentives for alcohol manufacturers
Changes would apply from July 1, 2026.
The federal government announced its plan to increase the tax incentive provisions for brewers, distillers and wine producers—effective July 1, 2026.
- For brewers and distillers, the excise remission cap would be increased from $350,000* to $400,000.
- For wine producers, the Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) producer rebate would also be increased to $400,000.
*$=Australian dollar