Dan Murphy’s and BWS have made the decision to remove all Russian-made vodka from its shelves after calls for boycotts from the Australian Ukrainian community.
“As an organisation, Endeavour Group [Dan Murphy’s and BWS’ parent company] is deeply concerned with the situation in Ukraine and we join the calls for peace,” a spokesperson told the ABC.
“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.”
When will @Coles @MetcashLtd & Endeavour Group (Dan Murphy’s, BWS) pull Russian made vodka from their shelves? Why are they still selling these products in Australia? 🇺🇦 🇦🇺 #auspol #StandWithUkriane #ukraine pic.twitter.com/ThxLxQWeMH
— Lawrence Ben (@Lawrence_Ben) February 28, 2022
The company also owns Jimmy Brings, Cellarmasters and ALH Hotels.
This comes after the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations asked the federal government to ban the import and distribution of Russian imports.
https://twitter.com/SneakrM/status/1498249545285009410
The news comes after Prime Minister Scott Morrison committed an initial payment of more than $4 million to Ukraine for military assistance.
The payment will go to NATO’s Trust Fund for Ukraine to support non-lethal military equipment and medical supplies.
