Civil penalty provisions of the Wine Australia Act are now enforceable under the Regulatory Powers Act; this allows for the use of pecuniary penalties.

Entrusted persons can use or disclose relevant information to administer the Act; they can also use it to monitor compliance.

Entrusted persons can share information with Commonwealth entities, courts, or tribunals to help those bodies perform their duties.

Entrusted persons can share information with police or other agencies to enforce criminal laws or protect public revenue.

Entrusted persons can disclose information for research or policy development; they must de-identify personal information where possible.

The Secretary or a director of the Authority can share information with State or Territory bodies to help administer local laws.

Current or former entrusted persons face a civil penalty of 60 penalty units for unauthorised use or disclosure of protected information.