October 18, 2022
Nationals leader David Littleproud is calling on the Federal Government to continue the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door grants program.
The Member for Maranoa said the government had failed to provide “a coherent response” to the question if the program would continue.
He said the grants enabled wine or cider producers around Australia who had met the eligibility criteria in the preceding financial year to access an annual grant of up to $100,000.
“Regional wine and cider producers across Australia are relying on the grants,” Mr Littleproud said.
“I urge the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt to open the program for applications as soon as possible.”
Mr Littleproud said the grant had been aimed at encouraging wine tourism and creating jobs.
Total funding had been capped at $10 million each financial year.
