Agriculture Victoria seeks Expressions of Interest from people across Victoria’s craft beer and cider industries and associated supply chains to join the Victorian Craft Beer and Cider Strategy Industry Reference Group (IRG).
The Industry Reference Group will bring together a diverse group of industry representatives to help guide development of the strategy by identifying key opportunities and challenges, testing emerging ideas, and providing advice throughout the process. The group will play an important role in ensuring the Strategy reflects the needs, priorities and experiences of the sectors.
We are particularly interested in hearing from business owners, operators and industry leaders representing a range of business sizes, regions and operating models. This includes breweries, cider producers, brewpubs, contract brewers, and those involved in organisations that support or contribute to the broader craft beer and cider sectors. We are looking to ensure a diversity of perspectives informs the Strategy and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience, including First Peoples involved across the craft beer and cider industries.
We are seeking individuals who can contribute a strategic, industry-wide perspective and are committed to constructive discussions about the future growth and development of Victoria’s craft beer and cider industries. We encourage applications from both metropolitan and regional Victoria and welcome participation from businesses at all stages of development.
To express your interest in joining the Industry Reference Group, please complete the Microsoft Forms application using the link below. EOIs open on Wednesday 9 September 2026 and close on Sunday 27 September 2026 at 11:59pm.
The Industry Reference Group is one of several opportunities to contribute to the Victorian Craft Beer and Cider Strategy. A broader program of industry consultation and engagement will be undertaken in the coming months, providing additional opportunities for stakeholders across the sector to share their perspectives and help inform the Strategy. We encourage all interested stakeholders to remain involved in the development of the Victorian Craft Beer and Cider Strategy.
