As the world continues to condemn Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, Australian consumers and politicians are considering a country-wide boycott of Russian-made liquor, particularly their vodka.

In response to a plea from Australia’s ethnic Ukrainian community, major liquor retailers Dan Murphy’s, BWS and Cellarmasters, as well as alcohol delivery service Jimmy Brings, and hundreds of pubs under the ALH banner will be removing products of Russian origin from their shelves and online stores.

The Russian products will be removed in the "coming days". Credit: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled.
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Endeavour Group, the owner of several leading liquor businesses here in Australia, have made the decision as a sign of solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

Endeavour Group owns two of Australia's largest liquor retailers: Dan Murphy’s and BWS, with more than 1,500 stores all over the country. The company is also running a number of drinks and hospitality businesses, such as Cellarmasters and ALH Hotels, and is the group behind the popular alcohol delivery service Jimmy Brings.

The move to boycott sees thousands of retailers across the country remove Russian-made and branded liquor, including world-famous vodka, from their shelves.

“Endeavour Group is deeply concerned with the situation in Ukraine and we join the calls for peace,” said a spokesperson from the company.

“Following feedback from a variety of stakeholders, we have decided to remove products of Russian origin from our stores, hotels and online businesses in the coming days.”

However, the spokesman was unable to provide a timeline for how long the suspension might last.

The move to boycott came after pressure from Ukrainian Australians. Credit: NCA NewsWire / Steven Saphore.
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On Monday, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) called for a national ban on the import and distribution of Russian goods, most prominently vodka, in the country.

In an attempt to cripple Russia’s economy by boycotting their products, Stefan Romaniw, the federation’s chairman, is hoping all Australian companies would join hands to “bring down Putin”.

“We all understand the importance of business and economics, but in Australia, people are drinking Russian vodka and consuming Russian products,” said Mr Romaniw.

“We know [a ban] is hardcore, but this is a war and the message has to get through that all trade with Russia has to be stopped.”

It was reported that AFUO also wrote to supermarket giant Coles, which owns liquor store chains Liquorland and Vintage Cellars, requesting them to take part in the boycott as well. However, no response from the company has been received yet.

While vodka may be the most culturally prominent Russian import here in the country, there are actually bigger contributors to the trade economy between Australia and Russia, imports such as fertilisers, crude petroleum and wood manufacturing products.

 

[Ricci]

That'll for sure bring them to their knees!! Seriously though every little thing helps and if everybody everywhere does what they can to avoid anything from Russia the cumulative effect would be huge.

 

[Carwill]

Dan Murphy's, BWS, and more to remove Russian-made products from shelves​

As the world continues to condemn Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, Australian consumers and politicians are considering a country-wide boycott of Russian-made liquor, particularly their vodka.

In response to a plea from Australia’s ethnic Ukrainian community, major liquor retailers Dan Murphy’s, BWS and Cellarmasters, as well as alcohol delivery service Jimmy Brings, and hundreds of pubs under the ALH banner will be removing products of Russian origin from their shelves and online stores.

The Russian products will be removed in the "coming days". Credit: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled.
​

Endeavour Group, the owner of several leading liquor businesses here in Australia, have made the decision as a sign of solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

Endeavour Group owns two of Australia's largest liquor retailers: Dan Murphy’s and BWS, with more than 1,500 stores all over the country. The company is also running a number of drinks and hospitality businesses, such as Cellarmasters and ALH Hotels, and is the group behind the popular alcohol delivery service Jimmy Brings.

The move to boycott sees thousands of retailers across the country remove Russian-made and branded liquor, including world-famous vodka, from their shelves.

“Endeavour Group is deeply concerned with the situation in Ukraine and we join the calls for peace,” said a spokesperson from the company.

“Following feedback from a variety of stakeholders, we have decided to remove products of Russian origin from our stores, hotels and online businesses in the coming days.”

However, the spokesman was unable to provide a timeline for how long the suspension might last.

The move to boycott came after pressure from Ukrainian Australians. Credit: NCA NewsWire / Steven Saphore.
​

On Monday, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) called for a national ban on the import and distribution of Russian goods, most prominently vodka, in the country.

In an attempt to cripple Russia’s economy by boycotting their products, Stefan Romaniw, the federation’s chairman, is hoping all Australian companies would join hands to “bring down Putin”.

“We all understand the importance of business and economics, but in Australia, people are drinking Russian vodka and consuming Russian products,” said Mr Romaniw.

“We know [a ban] is hardcore, but this is a war and the message has to get through that all trade with Russia has to be stopped.”

It was reported that AFUO also wrote to supermarket giant Coles, which owns liquor store chains Liquorland and Vintage Cellars, requesting them to take part in the boycott as well. However, no response from the company has been received yet.

While vodka may be the most culturally prominent Russian import here in the country, there are actually bigger contributors to the trade economy between Australia and Russia, imports such as fertilisers, crude petroleum and wood manufacturing products.

I believe this to be the best action at this point in time. It’s disgusting what they’re trying to do. It’s history repeating itself. Has Putin forgotten what Hitler did?

 

[Lynette Finnigan]

Well done....it might not be a big move, but every little snap-back tells Russia that 'the world' is not happy with their invasion of the Ukraine, which is a free and independent country, not under Putins rule!!

 

[leanneh]

I applaud and support this idea. I am actually a vodka collector and have just over 50 varieties of my favourite "drop". Personally I prefer French or Alaskan vodka. Both are much smoother than traditional Russian vodka. Belvedere is the nicest in my opinion but is quite expensive. A very nice French vodka which you can always get from BWS or Dan Murphy's at a good price is Mishka.

 

[thomas]

Dan Murphy's, BWS, and more to remove Russian-made products from shelves​

As the world continues to condemn Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, Australian consumers and politicians are considering a country-wide boycott of Russian-made liquor, particularly their vodka.

In response to a plea from Australia’s ethnic Ukrainian community, major liquor retailers Dan Murphy’s, BWS and Cellarmasters, as well as alcohol delivery service Jimmy Brings, and hundreds of pubs under the ALH banner will be removing products of Russian origin from their shelves and online stores.

The Russian products will be removed in the "coming days". Credit: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled.
​

Endeavour Group, the owner of several leading liquor businesses here in Australia, have made the decision as a sign of solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

Endeavour Group owns two of Australia's largest liquor retailers: Dan Murphy’s and BWS, with more than 1,500 stores all over the country. The company is also running a number of drinks and hospitality businesses, such as Cellarmasters and ALH Hotels, and is the group behind the popular alcohol delivery service Jimmy Brings.

The move to boycott sees thousands of retailers across the country remove Russian-made and branded liquor, including world-famous vodka, from their shelves.

“Endeavour Group is deeply concerned with the situation in Ukraine and we join the calls for peace,” said a spokesperson from the company.

“Following feedback from a variety of stakeholders, we have decided to remove products of Russian origin from our stores, hotels and online businesses in the coming days.”

However, the spokesman was unable to provide a timeline for how long the suspension might last.

The move to boycott came after pressure from Ukrainian Australians. Credit: NCA NewsWire / Steven Saphore.
​

On Monday, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) called for a national ban on the import and distribution of Russian goods, most prominently vodka, in the country.

In an attempt to cripple Russia’s economy by boycotting their products, Stefan Romaniw, the federation’s chairman, is hoping all Australian companies would join hands to “bring down Putin”.

“We all understand the importance of business and economics, but in Australia, people are drinking Russian vodka and consuming Russian products,” said Mr Romaniw.

“We know [a ban] is hardcore, but this is a war and the message has to get through that all trade with Russia has to be stopped.”

It was reported that AFUO also wrote to supermarket giant Coles, which owns liquor store chains Liquorland and Vintage Cellars, requesting them to take part in the boycott as well. However, no response from the company has been received yet.

While vodka may be the most culturally prominent Russian import here in the country, there are actually bigger contributors to the trade economy between Australia and Russia, imports such as fertilisers, crude petroleum and wood manufacturing products.

not the BEST of business choices, i mean, the merchandise has already been bought and paid for, they are losing buy not selling,

 

[Barbs helen]

Dan Murphy's, BWS, and more to remove Russian-made products from shelves​

As the world continues to condemn Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, Australian consumers and politicians are considering a country-wide boycott of Russian-made liquor, particularly their vodka.

In response to a plea from Australia’s ethnic Ukrainian community, major liquor retailers Dan Murphy’s, BWS and Cellarmasters, as well as alcohol delivery service Jimmy Brings, and hundreds of pubs under the ALH banner will be removing products of Russian origin from their shelves and online stores.

The Russian products will be removed in the "coming days". Credit: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled.
​

Endeavour Group, the owner of several leading liquor businesses here in Australia, have made the decision as a sign of solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

Endeavour Group owns two of Australia's largest liquor retailers: Dan Murphy’s and BWS, with more than 1,500 stores all over the country. The company is also running a number of drinks and hospitality businesses, such as Cellarmasters and ALH Hotels, and is the group behind the popular alcohol delivery service Jimmy Brings.

The move to boycott sees thousands of retailers across the country remove Russian-made and branded liquor, including world-famous vodka, from their shelves.

“Endeavour Group is deeply concerned with the situation in Ukraine and we join the calls for peace,” said a spokesperson from the company.

“Following feedback from a variety of stakeholders, we have decided to remove products of Russian origin from our stores, hotels and online businesses in the coming days.”

However, the spokesman was unable to provide a timeline for how long the suspension might last.

The move to boycott came after pressure from Ukrainian Australians. Credit: NCA NewsWire / Steven Saphore.
​

On Monday, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) called for a national ban on the import and distribution of Russian goods, most prominently vodka, in the country.

In an attempt to cripple Russia’s economy by boycotting their products, Stefan Romaniw, the federation’s chairman, is hoping all Australian companies would join hands to “bring down Putin”.

“We all understand the importance of business and economics, but in Australia, people are drinking Russian vodka and consuming Russian products,” said Mr Romaniw.

“We know [a ban] is hardcore, but this is a war and the message has to get through that all trade with Russia has to be stopped.”

It was reported that AFUO also wrote to supermarket giant Coles, which owns liquor store chains Liquorland and Vintage Cellars, requesting them to take part in the boycott as well. However, no response from the company has been received yet.

While vodka may be the most culturally prominent Russian import here in the country, there are actually bigger contributors to the trade economy between Australia and Russia, imports such as fertilisers, crude petroleum and wood manufacturing products.

We should learn to be self sufficient and stop importing anything from Russia until Putin is gone. I feel for the Russian people who don't agree with what is going on.

 

[SGH]

What's So Special about UKRAINE. . .​

Ukraine is in the news right now because Russia wants to extend its visiting hours ...........permanently! We all know that Ukraine does not have a lot going for it so why would a peace loving nation like Russia be interested in a backwater like Ukraine????

How the nation of Ukraine ranks:

1st) in Europe in proven recoverable reserves of uranium ores;

2nd) place in Europe and 10th place in the world in terms of titanium ore reserves;

2nd) place in the world in terms of explored reserves of manganese ores (2.3 billion tons, or 12% of the world's reserves);

2nd) largest iron ore reserves in the world (30 billion tons);

2nd) place in Europe in terms of mercury ore reserves;

3rd) place in Europe (13th place in the world) in shale gas reserves (22 trillion cubic meters)

4th in the world by the total value of natural resources;

7th) place in the world in coal reserves (33.9 billion tons).

Ukraine is an agricultural country:

1st) in Europe in terms of arable land area;

3rd) place in the world by the area of black soil (25% of world's volume);

1st) place in the world in exports of sunflower and sunflower oil;

2nd) place in the world in barley production and 4th place in barley exports;

3rd) largest producer and 4th largest exporter of corn in the world;

4th) largest producer of potatoes in the world;

5th) largest rye producer in the world;

5th) place in the world in bee production (75,000 tons);

8th) place in the world in wheat exports;

9th) place in the world in the production of chicken eggs;

16th) place in the world in cheese exports.

Ukraine can meet the food needs of 600 million people.

Ukraine is an industrialized country:

1st) in Europe in ammonia production;

2nd) in Europe and 4th largest natural gas pipeline system in the world (142.5 bln cubic meters of gas throughput capacity);

3rd) largest in Europe and 8th largest in the world in terms of installed capacity of nuclear power plants;

3rd) place in Europe and 11th in the world in terms of rail network length (21,700 km);

3rd) place in the world (after the U.S. and France) in production of locators and locating equipment;

3rd) largest iron exporter in the world

4th) largest exporter of turbines for nuclear power plants in the world;

4th) world's largest manufacturer of rocket launchers;

4th) place in the world in clay exports

4th) place in the world in titanium exports

8th) place in the world in exports of ores and concentrates;

9th) place in the world in exports of defence industry products;

10th) largest steel producer in the world (32.4 million tons).

 

[thomas]

We should learn to be self sufficient and stop importing anything from Russia until Putin is gone. I feel for the Russian people who don't agree with what is going on.

Australia USED to be self-sufficient but the money-hungry government (back in the days) sold evrything off to other countries (mainly China) but we can't be totally self-sufficient because we don't have ALL the resources; so we (like other countries) HAVE to depend on imports like it or not.