Simon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Trade) Share this | Hansard source

A critical industry in our great state of South Australia is the wine industry. South Australian wines, I'm sure, are enjoyed by nearly every member of this chamber—indeed, I would hope, by every member. I know Senator Farrell has a strong and abiding interest in the South Australian wine industry—one that we share.

Australia's exports of wine to key trading nations such as China, Korea and Japan continue to grow. Export data from Wine Australia shows that Australian wine exports to China reached a record high of $1.2 billion during the 2018-19 financial year, increasing by some seven per cent in value. Australia now exports more wine by value to China than any other nation around the world. This is a proud accomplishment for Australia's great winemaking industry. They've been able to do that in part because of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement, which has seen Australian wine exports to China grow by more than 180 per cent since coming into force, creating massive opportunities for businesses.