Australia-UK wine trade deal passes Senate

A wine trade deal with the United Kingdom has passed federal parliament ahead of the looming Brexit on March 29.

Grape vines in the New South Wales' Hunter Valley.

Grape vines in the New South Wales' Hunter Valley. Source: SBS

Australian wine exports will continue to flow to the United Kingdom under a trade deal which has passed federal parliament ahead of Brexit.

The UK's looming departure from the European Union on March 29 won't put a cork in wine trade with Australia, provided the British parliament can also pass the legislation.

Under the deal that passed the Senate, Australian winemakers will be able to export products using the same labels, certifications and manufacturing processes to both the UK and the EU after Brexit.


Share

1 min read

Published

Source: AAP



Share this with family and friends


Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Watch now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world