Rebekha Sharkie (Mayo, Centre Alliance) Share this | Hansard source

Rebekha Sharkie asked the Assistant Treasurer, in writing, on 2 December 2019 -

(1) Are the maturation requirements for rum, whisky and brandy in Section 77FI of the ExciseAct 1901 a barrier to entry for small distillers; if not, why not.(2) What is the policy rationale for the maturation requirement.(3) Have changes to distilling practices reduced the relevance or necessity for these maturation requirements; if not, why not.(4) Has Treasury considered, or consulted on, proposals to amend these maturation requirements to assist craft distilleries to enter the market.

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