Senate

Explanatory Memorandum

(Circulated by authority of the Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Senator the Hon. Anne Ruston)

Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights

Prepared in accordance with Part 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011

Australian Grape and Wine Authority Amendment (Wine Australia) Bill 2017

The Bill is compatible with the human rights and freedoms recognised or declared in the international instruments listed in section 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act.

Overview of the Bill

The Bill will make amendments to the Act to enable the Authority established by section 6 of the Act to implement, facilitate and administer programs for cider and in relation to international wine tourism, and to administer grant programs in relation to wine, as defined by section 33-1 of the WET Act. The amendments will also formally change the name of the Authority.

The Bill will:

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enable the Authority to implement all program activities under the Wine Support Package, including for the purposes of cider and international wine tourism;

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enable the Authority to administer grant programs for wine (as defined by section 33-1 of the WET Act), including the Cellar Door Grant;

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change the name of the Authority from the 'Australian Grape and Wine Authority' to 'Wine Australia'.

Conclusion

The measures in the Bill are compatible with the human rights and freedoms recognised or declared in the international instruments listed in section 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act as the Bill does not engage any human rights issues.