‘A turning point’: South Australia first in the nation to deliver landmark alcohol laws
15/09/2026
South Australia has become the first state in the nation to pass landmark alcohol delivery reforms.
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South Australia has become the first state in the nation to pass landmark alcohol delivery reforms.
A Federal Government inquiry has today recommended the Australian Government take action on alcohol marketing and rapid home delivery, measures
September marks International FASD Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
FARE Health Programs Director Kristie Cocotis shares the story behind the next chapter of Every Moment Matters, exploring the research, community insights and collaboration that helped shape the campaign’s renewed focus on supporting alcohol-free pregnancies.
When industry bodies claim a two-hour alcohol delivery pause could increase domestic, family, and sexual violence; they should be required to produce evidence equal to the seriousness of that claim.
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.
Survivor Advocates, health organisations and researchers are calling on state and territory leaders to renew their commitment to reduce alcohol-related
The next phase of the nationally recognised Every Moment Matters campaign is launching across Australia, building on the campaign’s success with a powerful new message: we all have a part to play in supporting alcohol-free pregnancies.
Australia’s national football codes and clubs are saturated with sponsorship from alcohol and gambling companies.
Advocates, sports players and executives are calling for change in Australia’s alcohol-soaked sporting culture which perpetuates harm to women and children.
Every AFL and NRL club in Australia is now sponsored by alcohol companies, while every NRL club and five AFL
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.
Advocates, experts and sports players have gathered at Parliament House to today call on political and sporting leaders to acknowledge and address the role of sport to prevent alcohol-related domestic, family and sexual violence.
Across codes, sports promotion is inseparable from addictive and harmful products like alcohol.
For women and children experiencing gender-based violence across the country, sporting events mean they are at even greater risk.
I grew up on a farm near a small town in central NSW. Throughout my childhood I played a range
After recognising alcohol was having a negative impact on her life, Natalya resolved to choose her health and happiness over what society wanted – and hasn’t looked back.
From ensuring kids see fewer alcohol, gambling and unhealthy food ads, to better supporting young men, this is how taking action to reduce harmful product advertising can create a better future.
In 2024, National Cabinet made a commitment that should have marked a turning point in how this country approaches the prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence.
I grew up on a farm near a small town in central NSW. Throughout my childhood I played a range of sports and liked to
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.
When I lost my son Dylan to Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in 2022, my world changed forever.
Children need environments that are safe and support their wellbeing and this extends to digital spaces. However, children are currently subjected to pervasive data collection and profiling practices in digital environments, often without genuine consent or understanding.
Today community, health and children’s organisations have welcomed the Australian Communication and Media Authority’s decision to reject proposed changes to the Commercial TV Industry Code of Practice.
New research has revealed that children are exposed to alcohol product advertising on commercial television, highlighting the urgent need to close loopholes in the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice.
Research shows that when children are exposed to alcohol marketing, they are more likely to start to drink alcohol at a younger age, and to go on to drink alcohol at high-risk levels later in life.
While growing up, there was no way of knowing that Dylan’s life would be cut so short.
Violence involving alcohol increases at the time of football grand finals and the State of Origin. The link is so strong that the Rapid Review of Prevention Approaches for family and domestic violence recommended that “alcohol advertising be restricted during sporting events”.
The industry body representing commercial television stations is seeking to extend the times that alcoholic products can be advertised by about 800 hours each year.
FARE lodged a submission to the Queensland Government on the proposed amendments to the Liquor Act 1992 and the Wine Industry Act 1992.
New research shows one in six children have experienced harm from the alcohol use of adults around them, including verbal abuse and violence.
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