Membership Categories |
Membership Categories.
Membership of the Australian Distillers Association is open to any person or company whose philosophies are in harmony with the association.
You can choose your correct membership level from the two categories listed below. All Members are required to agree to act in the spirit of the Australian Distillers’ Association and comply with the Australian Distillers Association Code of Conduct and Regulations.
DISTILLER MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
(Note, membership is a companywide membership for all employees).
- Establishing: this is for new members who have begun the distilling journey, are in the process of establishing their business and have sold less than 1,000 bottles.
You are required to advise the Company once more than 1,000 bottles have entered the home market. (Non-Voting)
There is a maximum of two years you can be in this category of membership, at that time, you automatically become a small producer, subject to meeting eligibility requirements, even if you have not sold any product, or your membership lapses. You can reapply for membership.
- Small producer: any producer who is an existing voting member of the Association or is in production and the production that enters the home market is below the Alcohol Manufacturers Remission, which is $350,000 at time of establishment. (Voting)
- Medium Producer: any producer who produces volume to exceed the automatic remission at any time in the current financial year or is projected to exceed the automatic remission at any time in the year. (Voting)
- Large producer: any commercial producer that exceeds 50,000 LALs of production in any 12-month period. (Voting)
NB Once your sales result in you moving up to a higher membership class, you maintain that level of membership unless the Board approves otherwise.
To be a Distiller Member of the Australian Distillers’ Association you must:
- own Still
- hold a Manufacturer’s Licence
- hold an Australian ABN
- (if applicable) hold a State Licence; and
- confirm you distil at least 51% of your alcohol from your stills.
If you own a Still and are distilling a distilled product, even if it is not available for sale yet, you are required to join as a Distiller Member. All applications for membership are subject to approval by the Executive Committee, as stated in the Rules of Association.
INDUSTRY AND TRADE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
(Note, membership is a companywide membership for all employees).
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Industry and Trade: this category of membership is for related supply chain who are in an aligned industry and share our philosophies and values. (Non-Voting)
Benefits of being an Australian Distillers Industry and Trade Member
1. Connect with Key Decision Makers in the Australian distilling and beverage sectors
2. Expand Business Networks by featuring in our trade and supplier directory.
3. Showcase Your Services to influential buyers and industry leaders, via articles, news content or webinars. No need to send monthly content, 3 to 4 a year would be ideal.
4. Elevate Your Industry Profile and build lasting relationships with key players in the distilling community through the directory, news, events and member portal.
5. Be Recognised as a Preferred Supplier to Australian Distillers Association members and become a trusted advisor.
6. Member only opportunities – only industry trade & supplier members get to attend and sponsor the annual conference, get to publish articles in the member portal and conduct webinars.
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Commercial Partners: Industry partners that have demonstrated a commitment to the industry that is recognised as a strategic relationship. (Non-Voting)
FEES
Fees are set as follows (plus GST)
- Establishing : $300
- Small Producer: $850
- Medium Producer: $1,250
- Large Producer: $2,300
- Industry and Trade: $750
- Commercial Partners: by negotiation