Increased international demand for Australian wine over the past
decade has boosted the industry. However, some Australian wine
grape growers (growers) feel that they are not reaping the spoils
of this renewed prosperity. Are winemakers cowing growers'
capacity to negotiate and sell their grapes at a fair price? The
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) wants to find
out.
In late September 2018, the ACCC embarked on a nine-month market
study to investigate the concerns of growers and develop solutions
to address competition and other industry practices. The ACCC has
indicated they may engage in enforcement action to redress any
contravention by winemakers under the Competition and Consumer Act
2010 (the Act).
