Northern Territory government plans to change alcohol policies, potentially worsening alcohol-related harms.
The Northern Territory government plans to change alcohol policies, raising concerns among experts who believe these changes may worsen alcohol-related harms. Proposed actions include repealing a minimum alcohol price, extending bottle shop hours, and creating a new offense for "nuisance" public intoxication, diverging from trends to decriminalize such behavior. Experts argue these measures contradict evidence-based practices and could harm vulnerable populations.
October 17, 2024
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