The CBIA welcomes the NSW Government’s decision to support craft beer

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The CBIA welcomes the NSW Government’s decision to support craft beer

, the national body representing Australia’s craft brewers, has today welcomed the New South Wales government’s decision to implement the recommendations from the Foggo review of the New South Wales Liquor Act 2007.

The Minister for Hospitality, Gaming and Racing, Mr Troy Grant, has announced that the Government would implement the two recommendations most important to the craft beer industry within 6 months.

These changes will mean that brewers will now have the same rights under their producer/wholesaler licences as wine makers.

Once the changes are implemented brewers will be able to operate a bar or restaurant by applying for an extension to their current licence known as a “drink on premises authorisation” rather than applying for a restaurant or small bar licence at further cost and effort.

They will also be allowed to sell their product at producers’ markets.

These important changes to the Act have t

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