INDUSTRY partners

ADA works with others to maintain integrity.

The Australian Distillers Association partners with the following industry bodies under our commitment to ensuring the industry grows safely and sustainably.

The Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code Scheme.

The Australian Distillers Association is a signatory to the ABAC Scheme. In doing so, there is a benefit to the members. Direct signatories to the ABAC Scheme receive the following benefits:

• Public recognition on the ABAC website of their signatory status
• Significantly reduced pre-vetting fees
• Advice of any changes to:
• ABAC publications (ABAC Code, Guidance notes & Rules & Procedures)
• Pre-vetting procedures and fees
• Complaints adjudication procedures
• Non-member signatory administration fees forms and procedures
• Opportunity to provide feedback on proposals for material changes to the Code or procedures and a quarterly summary of adjudication decisions made in the previous quarter

The ABAC Scheme is the centrepiece of alcohol marketing regulation in Australia. It is a not-for-profit organisation established to promote the marketing of alcohol beverages occurring responsibly and consistently with standards of good practice via regulation, education and advice. The ABAC Scheme is:

• administered by a Management Committee which, along with government, includes representatives from industry and advertising;
• quasi-regulatory in nature as the Australian Governments are represented on the Management Committee and a Professor of Public Health, nominated by government is part of all adjudication panel hearings; and
• funded by industry via membership levies, direct signatory fees and pre-vetting fees.

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Alcohol Beverages Australia

As the national body representing the interests of drinks manufacturers, distributors, retailers and the 16 million drinkers of alcohol beverages in Australia, ABA aim is to create a sustainable alcohol beverages industry to support the livelihoods of half a million Australians.

ABA represents everyone in the industry – from the award-winning makers, to the warm hospitality, tourism and retail workers who deliver drinks to enjoy as part of a balanced lifestyle.

ABA advocates for the industry ensuring regulations are balanced for long term sustainability and certainty in the market, while working with all stakeholders to minimise the harms associated with alcohol misuse.

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