The Work

Since 2015, Survey Matters has been collecting business data from independent brewers for the Independent Brewers Association (IBA), who use the information to inform national industry economic evaluation research. This work supports IBA advocacy efforts, providing evidence of the growing contribution of the industry to the Australian economy, while also identifying constraints to industry growth and the benefits of both government support and excise reform.

The data collected comprises production volumes, revenues, employment levels, operating and capital expenditures, as well as opinions on constraints to growth and areas for investment.

Outcomes

The wealth of information collected allows IBA to track trends and benchmark the growth of the industry. It also delivers vital evidence to support the IBA’s advocacy to government in the areas of industry investment and regulatory reform.