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FARE drives the development of evidence-informed policies designed to contribute to an Australia free from alcohol harm. We want decision-makers to implement programs and measures that prioritise the health and wellbeing of all Australians.
We work collaboratively with organisations, government agencies, and community advocates on the following policy areas:
In August 2026, the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly referred the Traffic Legislation Amendment (Drink and Drug Driving and Hooning) Bill 2026 to the Legislative Scrutiny Committee for inquiry. Â
In July 2026, the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly referred the Liquor Act Amendment Bill 2026 (Serial 71) to the Legislative Scrutiny Committee. Measures in the Bill include the conversion of Aboriginal communities currently designated as Interim Alcohol Protected Areas into General Restricted Areas. NT Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations have long advocated for this change as an effective measure to reduce community harms.Â
Australians should be able to enjoy sport and entertainment in environments that are safe and free from harm caused by alcohol. Commercial free-to-air television continues to play a significant role in the lives of Australians, and in shaping community norms and behaviours. More than half of Australian adults are watching broadcast television each week, according to the latest data from ACMA.
In August 2026, the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly referred the Traffic Legislation Amendment (Drink and Drug Driving and Hooning) Bill 2026 to the Legislative Scrutiny Committee for inquiry. Â
Over two-thirds of Queenslanders agree that alcohol delivery into homes should be limited to between 10am and 10pm to reduce family and domestic violence.
New polling reveals almost 2 in 3 people in NSW support proposed changes to alcohol laws that would reduce family and domestic violence.
Everyone in Australia – especially children and young people – should be able to watch and follow sports free from alcohol and gambling advertising. For years, the community has been calling for this change. Despite this, alcohol and gambling companies continue to saturate the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) with advertising of their harmful products, through a myriad of sponsorship deals across the two leagues.
Over two-thirds of Queenslanders agree that alcohol delivery into homes should be limited to between 10am and 10pm to reduce family and domestic violence.
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