James Busby

James Busby was an influential British-Australian figure in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is best known for his role in establishing the wine industry in Australia, promoting viticulture and introducing European grape varieties. As a European settler, he also contributed to the development of Australia's legal and agricultural systems. Busby’s work laid the foundation for Australia’s future wine industry and helped shape the nation's early colonial economy, making him a key figure in Australian agricultural history.