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COVID should drive excise cuts for beer in 2020-21 federal budget, brewers say – 7NEWS.com.au

“As we recover from COVID-19, Australians will want to return to their favourite local.”

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Australias largest breweries are calling for the federal government to stimulate the economy post-pandemic – with cheaper beer.
Coopers, Lion and Carlton & United say an excise cut or freeze for alcohol would help the COVID-decimated hospitality sector get back on its feet.
Australians currently pay the fourth-highest beer tax in the industrialised world thanks to 35 years of biannual increases.
Brewers Association of Australia Chair Peter Filipovic says making the brew more affordable wo…

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