John Preston

John Preston

New Zealand New Zealandbusiness leaderMaleb. 19555.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

John Preston is the Chief Executive Officer of the Brewers Association of Australia, a position that places him at the forefront of advocating for the interests of brewers and beer drinkers in Australia. Recently, he was in the news for calling on the government to take urgent action against the high rates of beer tax, highlighting the negative impact of rising excise on the brewing industry and consumer affordability.

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John Preston, 65, of Manukau, died after a collision on Te Heuheu St.

Witness appeal after fatal Taupō crash claims life of Auckland man
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-03
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John Preston is a biographer and journalist who authored 'Fall: The Last Days of Robert Maxwell'.

Quién era el controversial magnate Robert Maxwell, el padre de Ghislaine Maxwell, la única condenada por el caso Epstein
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-22
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Brewers Association of Australia boss John Preston said in January that all these tax hikes are making it increasingly unaffordable for Australians to head out to their local for a beer.

Labor looks to loosen voters with $200 million beer boost
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-02-28
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