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 the Review of Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) legislation

28/02/2018

As a health promotion charity registered with the ACNC, FARE responded to the Commonwealth Government’s invitation to comment on its review of of the ACNC Act 2012 and the ACNC (Consequential and Transitional) Act 2012.

Comments on the Draft Guidelines for community impact assessment – NT

23/02/2018

In its submission to the NT’s Alcohol Review Implementation Team, FARE stated that the Draft Guidelines for community impact assessment provide a good foundation for the assessment of the impact of liquor licence applications in the Northern Territory.

Pre-budget submission 2018-19

04/01/2018

The submission outlines the health and economic harms associated with the current approach to alcohol taxation, and shows the wide-ranging support for reform and effective measures to instigate cost-saving preventive measures.

Submission to the NSW Inquiry into the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Prohibition Bill 2015

10/11/2017

In this submission NAAPA welcomed the opportunity to provide comment on the Legislative Council’s Inquiry into Alcohol Beverages Advertising Prohibition Bill 2015.

FARE Submission to the Senate Select Committee into the Political Influence of Donations

06/11/2017

FARE welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to the review of the influence of corporate political donations.

Submission to the ACT Legislative Assembly Inquiry into Domestic and Family Violence – Policy approaches and responses

22/09/2017

FARE welcomed the opportunity to provide a submission to the Legislative Assembly Inquiry into Domestic and Family Violence – Policy approaches and responses.

Submission to the National FASD Strategy 2018-2028

22/09/2017

FARE welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to the development of the next National FASD Strategy 2018-2028.

Submission to the Liquor & Gaming NSW evaluation of the Community Impact Statement requirement for liquor applications

24/08/2017

NAAPA sends a strong message that the phased removal of alcohol advertising in NSW is needed in order to reduce the incidence of alcohol harm.

Responding to the Problem of Recidivist Drink Drivers: Tasmania Law

17/08/2017

The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to Issues paper no 23: Responding to the Problem of Recidivist Drink Drivers

Submission to the National Sports Plan