ABS analysis and State Library of Vic records show deregulation and supermarket discounting have shattered a century of stable milk pricing.

Dairy advocacy fires up between Farmer Power and United Dairyfarmers of Victoria

Farmer Power president Chris Gleeson said the group would also call for a community boycott of $1-a-litre milk and wanted to run an advertising campaign countering the supermarkets’ price wars

The ACCC has today deemed that the tap contracts of CUB and Lion are “unlikely to substantially lessen competition” for craft brewers.

The Independent Brewers Association (IBA) has described today’s decision by the ACCC to take no further action in relation to tap contracts as a body blow for the Australian independent brewing industry.

11 July 2017: Federal Court asks whether a class action can be used for a claim about quality guarantees in the Australian Consumer Law.

The judgment granted the plaintiff’s request for leave to file an amended application and statement of claim.

Recent Class JudgementsDavid BurstynerJuly 13, 2017Adley Burstyner

We expect to be able to share with you the next steps in this action, and want to let you know to keep an eye on this page.

Tap Contracts ActionAdley BurstynerJuly 12, 2017Dominant Brewers' Tap Contracts Action, Adley Burstyner

Pub attacks business tactics of popular craft brewery after disagreement over tap contracts

The owners of the Great Northern Hotel, in Rathdowne St, Carlton, have accused Woodend’s Holgate Brewhouse of trying to force tap contracts on to the bar, jeopardising its proudly independent status.

Farmgate prices: Dairy processor swap weekend ahead

While the extent of the transfer is not known, and is between several processors, many say it is the biggest in a decade and warn there is only limited capacity to move.

Indie brewers fight back in bitter row over beer brands' craft credentials

It’s the start of a fightback against a perceived effort by big business to appropriate the craft beer revolution. Adopting the maxim that if you can’t beat them you can buy them, a wave of craft beer takeovers engulfed the US first and has now reached Britain.

Dairy farmers go on waiting for senate inquiry findings

“I’m fascinated and interested to see where the inquiry has landed,” United Dairyfarmers of Victoria president Adam Jenkins said.

Loyalty to Murray Goulburn comes at what price?

It is a disgusting consequence of Murray Goulburn’s behaviour that means some neighbours will feel pitted against each other

Hawkers Beer founder Mazen Hajjar on why he went from being a war photographer to running a $8 million craft brewery

Today I think there’s a growing awareness that the craft beer industry is a big contributor to the economy, and I feel there’s a shift in political will to help craft brewers in a sense

Dairy industry releases new code of practice

The code sets out clear guidelines regarding pricing structures, loyalty payments and dispute resolution and will cover most of the milk produced in Australia.