Submissions

To help shape and inform the development of effective alcohol policy across the country, FARE makes submissions to a range of Commonwealth, State and Territory government inquiries.

You can read our latest submissions below, or use the search bar to find submissions about a particular policy area.

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Latest submissions

Proposed Queensland regulatory framework for online liquor sale and delivery

Alcohol harm is exacerbated by the online sale and delivery of alcohol, which has vastly increased availability and accessibility. This is part of a broader trend towards digitisation of transactions and mobility of products in society. But alcohol is no ordinary product like groceries or books. It is a drug that requires controls on how it is sold and supplied so that communities are protected from potential harm.

16/05/2023

Inquiry on Influence of International Digital Platforms

The issue of harmful digital marketing practices is falling through the gaps of existing and recommended regulatory frameworks and warrants greater consideration in regulatory reforms seeking to prevent consumer harms online.

30/03/2023

Three year review of the NT Liquor Act

In 2023, the Northern Territory Government announced a review of the Liquor Act 2019 (the Act), to assess how the Act is meeting its objective of minimising alcohol harm. As part of the review, a Discussion Paper was published that outlined key issues and potential reforms.

16/03/2023

Submission to Food Labelling Review Response discussion paper

25/09/2011

FARE’s submission to the Australian Government’s consultation process on specific aspects of the Labelling Logic report on food labelling. The submission outlines a labelling regime that includes at least five specific warning labels, rotated across all products, with one label focusing on the harms of consuming alcohol while pregnant.

Submission in response to WFA application A1026: Minimum alcohol content for wine

02/06/2011

FARE and the Public Health Association of Australia’s joint submission to Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) regarding an application by the Winemakers’ Federation of Australia to lower the regulated minimum alcohol content of wine, raises concerns about these products claiming to be lower in alcohol (despite having the same or higher alcohol content as full strength beer) and making any positive health claims (such as being low or lower in calories).

Submission on National Binge Drinking Strategy Community Sponsorship Fund

25/10/2010

FARE’s submission to the Commonwealth Government consultation process regarding the development of a Community Sponsorship Fund under the National Binge Drinking Strategy provides feedback on a number of issues raised in the paper and makes a total of nine recommendations.

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Proposed Queensland regulatory framework for online liquor sale and delivery

Inquiry on Influence of International Digital Platforms

Three year review of the NT Liquor Act

Submission to Food Labelling Review Response discussion paper

Submission in response to WFA application A1026: Minimum alcohol content for wine

Submission on National Binge Drinking Strategy Community Sponsorship Fund

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