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Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

Future success in our sector is built on practices that support a diverse range of industry professionals, recognising that growth and the prosperity of our regions comes from committed advocates.

Australian Grape and Wine leads Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Wine (DEIW) efforts by driving uptake on the DEIW Charter for the Australian wine sector. The Charter outlines the DEI principles for driving positive cultural change in all workplaces.

Wine Australia supports research and projects aimed at achieving DEI across the Australian grape and wine sector and maintaining a commitment to diversity in all people development programs supported by us.

If you would like more information about our current projects and would like to be involved, please contact Jo Hargreaves via [email protected].

Explore the Gender Equity Toolkit.

Post-CSW70 Insights Report: Themes and practical recommendations for the Australian wine sector

Authored by Jane Thomson OAM following her attendance at the 70th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), this report distils global gender equity insights and translates them into what they mean for Australian wine businesses. It explores why gender equity is a driver of stronger performance and workforce resilience, particularly in regional and agricultural contexts, and highlights where action can deliver real impact. The insights provide a stepping stone to practical actions outlined in the Australian Wine Industry Gender Equity Toolkit, helping businesses move from awareness to meaningful, evidence‑based change.

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A decade of progress for women in the Australian grape and wine sector

A new report Women in the Australian wine sector: How have the numbers changed in CEO, winemaking, viticulture, and marketing roles since 2013? conducted by Dr Jeremy Galbreath of Strateos Group, funded by Wine Australia, has revealed an increase in the representation of the studied roles in the Australian grape and wine community.

Dr Galbreath’s original study assessed gender composition of the wine sector over the period 2007–2013. The new study covering 2021–2023 has shown that nationally, the number of: 

  • women in a CEO role is now 33.7 per cent, an increase of 21 per cent over the previous findings of 12.7 per cent
  • women in a winemaking role is 16.7 per cent, an increase of 7.9 per cent over the previous findings of 8.8 per cent
  • women in a viticulture role is now 21.5 per cent, an increase of 11.5 per cent over the previous findings of 10 per cent, and 
  • women in wine marketing is now 58.4 per cent, an increase of 4.9 per cent over the previous findings of 53.5 per cent.

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Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program

The Diversity in Agriculture Leadership program is an initiative of the National Farmers’ Federation to support women in agriculture. It provides successful applicants with a six-month one-on-one mentorship and the opportunity to be part of an alumni of female agriculture leaders.

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Reports are also available for one-off purchase to non-members.

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