Australia’s spirits excise has increased to $107.99 per litre of alcohol, in the first automatic tax rise of 2026, and renewing calls from peak bodies for reform of the country’s alcohol taxation system.
Noosa Chocolate Factory has appointed Marcus Raward as its new CEO, as the company prepares to enter its next phase of growth.
Sydney-based craft rum producer, Sydney Distilling Co Pty Ltd, trading as Brix Distillers, has entered voluntary administration, with Ben Carson and Richard Stone from RSM Australia Partners appointed as Joint and Several Voluntary Administrators on 21 January 2026.
