I rise to speak in support of the wine industry development and red tape reduction proposals contained in the Wine Industry Amendment Bill. Queensland’s wine industry is growing and the proposals in this bill will support the industry’s ongoing development. I am proud to say that the wine industry, like so many other industries in Queensland, has benefited from strong government support. Importantly, the government’s investment over the past few years has provided a strategic vision in the form of the Queensland Wine Industry Development Strategy, which has established the foundations for the industry’s long-term sustainability. » more