Andrew Wilsmore
Andrew Wilsmore is the Canberra-based General Manager, Policy & Government Relations for the Winemakers’ Federation of Australia, responsible for coordinating its research and engagement around key industry issues such as the environment, taxation, health and retail consolidation. He also oversees WFA’s Wine & Social Responsibility Committee and is its liaison person with Drinkwise Australia and the Australian Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC).
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Counterpunch: Warning logos don’t change behaviour
Earlier this week journalist Maria Moscaritolo took aim at the Winemakers’ Federation of Australia because, in a submission to a…... Read more
Debate about alcohol has turned cancerous
Last week Penbo railed against Cancer Council advice that drinking any alcohol at all was a cancer risk. The Cancer…... Read more
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Eurovision, the only game worth watching this weekend
At about 8pm each Sunday night, having digested my fill of weekend sport, I sit down and pen a Monday…
Some sensible thoughts to stop us losing to boozing
How old were you when you first had a few drinks? There’s a good chance that by the time you turned…
Five sparky ideas from a revolutionary talkfest
If the weekend of provocative public talks TEDxSydney accepted your application to be part of their 800-strong…
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From: They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
Michael S says:
"A teacher at Geelong Grammar had criticised her for using words that were too long, which had left her confused and had made her doubt her ability to write essays. She became ''quite distressed'' when her English marks began to fall." I can sympathise. My scholastic mentors conveyed to me a causal relationship… [read more]From: Welfare for breeders is a bonus for everyone
Change Up! says:
I have no problem paying my taxes. As a single, childless person on a very decent income, I can afford it and not have my life severely altered. Plus I understand that my taxes paying for things like schools, childcare and infrastructure is ultimately a good thing. A better community is better for me… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
A private school girl’s family is sueing her elite, extremely expensive private school for not… Read more
