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Northern Territory Liquor Legislation Amendment (Fast Track Approvals) Bill 2026 Inquiry

27/03/2026

In March 2026, the NT Legislative Assembly referred the Liquor Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 to the NT Legislative Scrutiny Committee for a rushed inquiry, seeking submissions within just one week. In the Bill, the NT Government did not give sufficient regard to the right to health, or to the ‘consultation’ process on the Bill. The Bill would likely contribute to preventable harm in the Northern Territory community.

Breaking the silence: Stigma, addiction, and the fight for compassionate care

26/03/2026

When I lost my son Dylan to Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in 2022, my world changed forever.

Seize this moment of opportunity for better regulation of alcohol advertising

23/03/2026

Right now, there is a key opportunity to make a pivotal change to how alcohol can be advertised on TV.

Re-elected Malinauskas Government has opportunity for nation leading reform to prevent harm to women and children

23/03/2026

The returned South Australian Labor Government has an opportunity to be among the first jurisdictions in the country to enact life-saving alcohol delivery laws.

Give us an ad break – Event Launch Photos

10/03/2026

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Storytelling Application Form

06/03/2026

Share your story to raise awareness of FASD Do you have lived or living experience of FASD, alcohol-free pregnancy or

4 in 5 Australians back action on harmful gambling, alcohol, unhealthy food ads as new campaign calls on Federal Govt to give us an ad break

04/03/2026

New polling shows overwhelming public support to curb pervasive gambling, alcohol and unhealthy food advertising, as over 130 key organisations and leaders call on the Federal Government to seize this opportunity to protect children and improve long-term health outcomes.

ACT continues to step ahead in promised alcohol delivery reforms

20/02/2026

The ACT is one step closer to implementing life-saving updates to alcohol delivery laws, as advocates urge the territory government to implement its Liquor Amendment Bill as soon as possible.

Harmful Product Marketing Campaign Webinar Registration

10/02/2026

Simon spent 20 years in alcohol marketing, now he wants to see industry better regulated

09/02/2026

As a wine marketer for two decades, Simon knows intimately the tactics used by alcohol companies to sell their products.

Alcohol and gambling companies’ political donations surge in election year

03/02/2026

Community organisations are calling for an end to political donations by alcohol and gambling companies, and their lobby groups.

Inquiry Into The Relationship Between Domestic, Family And Sexual Violence and Suicide

30/01/2026

In October 2025, the Australian Government launched an inquiry into the relationship between domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) and suicide. The Terms of Reference were broad, covering at-risk groups, prevalence, reporting, prevention, legal, health, mental health and other services. However, there was no mention of investigating the role that alcohol plays in DFSV and suicide.

An open-air stadium with a blue tennis court in the centre, during the Australian Open. Two players are in the middle of a rally.

Australian Open hits wrong record for alcohol sponsors

23/01/2026

We need to talk about the wall-to-wall alcohol advertising that saturates the Australian Open. When alcohol and sport intertwine, it creates an environment where harms grow.

“I’ve not wasted a day in five years”: Brian shares sobriety journey

20/01/2026

Brian Lyons has always been a runner. It gives him a sense of freedom and has become a vital part of the community he’s created in his hometown of Devonport, Tasmania.

Tasmanian Liquor Licensing Reforms

14/12/2025

In November 2025, the Tasmanian Government announced a consultation on reforming the Liquor Licensing Act 1990. Tasmania needs effective regulatory controls to address and reduce harms from alcohol. However, the laws that exist to keep people safe and protect them from harm have not kept pace with the way that alcoholic products are marketed, sold and delivered.

Survivor advocates, community groups welcome Government’s promise to deliver on alcohol laws ‘immediately’ in SA Royal Commission response

12/12/2025

Survivor advocates and community organisations welcome the South Australian government’s commitment to act “immediately” to reduce domestic, family and sexual violence with life-saving updates to the state’s alcohol laws.

FARE calls for VicHealth to be preserved as an independent body

10/12/2025

FARE is supporting other public health organisations in advocating for VicHealth’s independence to be retained, after the Victorian Government announced plans for its future.

Landmark report reveals almost half of Australians are negatively affected by others’ alcohol use

03/12/2025

Alcohol’s Harm to Others in Australia: Patterns, Costs, Disparities and Precipitants is the most comprehensive analysis to date of harm beyond the person using alcohol.

Alcohol’s harm to others in Australia: Patterns, costs, disparities and precipitants

03/12/2025

A critical area of harm is family, domestic and sexual violence. Australia is at a crisis point, and evidence consistently shows that alcohol increases the frequency and severity of violence.

Tracked, profiled and targeted: New report reveals companies harvest intimate personal data on “industrial scale” to target marketing for harmful and addictive products

27/11/2025

Companies are using sophisticated data-driven marketing methods to track, profile and target Australians with harmful advertising at times of heightened susceptibility.

Policy submissions

Northern Territory Liquor Legislation Amendment (Fast Track Approvals) Bill 2026 Inquiry

27/03/2026

Community stories

Breaking the silence: Stigma, addiction, and the fight for compassionate care

When I lost my son Dylan to Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in 2022, my world changed forever.

26/03/2026

Policy

Seize this moment of opportunity for better regulation of alcohol advertising

Right now, there is a key opportunity to make a pivotal change to how alcohol can be advertised on TV.

23/03/2026

Media releases

Re-elected Malinauskas Government has opportunity for nation leading reform to prevent harm to women and children

The returned South Australian Labor Government has an opportunity to be among the first jurisdictions in the country to enact life-saving alcohol delivery laws.

23/03/2026

Give us an ad break – Event Launch Photos

10/03/2026

Storytelling Application Form

06/03/2026

Media releases

4 in 5 Australians back action on harmful gambling, alcohol, unhealthy food ads as new campaign calls on Federal Govt to give us an ad break

04/03/2026

Media releases

ACT continues to step ahead in promised alcohol delivery reforms

The ACT is one step closer to implementing life-saving updates to alcohol delivery laws, as advocates urge the territory government to implement its Liquor Amendment Bill as soon as possible.

20/02/2026

Harmful Product Marketing Campaign Webinar Registration

10/02/2026

Community stories

Simon spent 20 years in alcohol marketing, now he wants to see industry better regulated

As a wine marketer for two decades, Simon knows intimately the tactics used by alcohol companies to sell their products.

09/02/2026

Media releases

Alcohol and gambling companies’ political donations surge in election year

Community organisations are calling for an end to political donations by alcohol and gambling companies, and their lobby groups.

03/02/2026

Policy submissions

Inquiry Into The Relationship Between Domestic, Family And Sexual Violence and Suicide

30/01/2026

Policy

Australian Open hits wrong record for alcohol sponsors

We need to talk about the wall-to-wall alcohol advertising that saturates the Australian Open. When alcohol and sport intertwine, it creates an environment where harms grow.

23/01/2026

Community stories

“I’ve not wasted a day in five years”: Brian shares sobriety journey

Brian Lyons has always been a runner. It gives him a sense of freedom and has become a vital part of the community he’s created in his hometown of Devonport, Tasmania.

20/01/2026

Policy submissions

Tasmanian Liquor Licensing Reforms

14/12/2025

Media releases

Survivor advocates, community groups welcome Government’s promise to deliver on alcohol laws ‘immediately’ in SA Royal Commission response

12/12/2025

Media releases

FARE calls for VicHealth to be preserved as an independent body

FARE is supporting other public health organisations in advocating for VicHealth’s independence to be retained, after the Victorian Government announced plans for its future.

10/12/2025

Media releases

Landmark report reveals almost half of Australians are negatively affected by others’ alcohol use

Alcohol’s Harm to Others in Australia: Patterns, Costs, Disparities and Precipitants is the most comprehensive analysis to date of harm beyond the person using alcohol.

03/12/2025

Research papers

Alcohol’s harm to others in Australia: Patterns, costs, disparities and precipitants

A critical area of harm is family, domestic and sexual violence. Australia is at a crisis point, and evidence consistently shows that alcohol increases the frequency and severity of violence.

03/12/2025

Media releases

Tracked, profiled and targeted: New report reveals companies harvest intimate personal data on “industrial scale” to target marketing for harmful and addictive products

Companies are using sophisticated data-driven marketing methods to track, profile and target Australians with harmful advertising at times of heightened susceptibility.

27/11/2025

Calling for action on a hidden crisis: deaths from alcohol toxicity

14/05/2025

In the six months before her death in 2023, Victorian woman Kathleen Arnold had 319 alcohol products delivered to her home.

Alcohol remains the leading cause for drug treatment in Australia

15/04/2025

The number of Australians receiving treatment for alcohol continues to eclipse all other drugs, highlighting the urgent need to address the predatory marketing practices of alcohol companies.

Against the Code – How alcohol companies breach the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code on Health and Nutrition Content Claims

27/03/2025

This report presents examples of alcohol companies breaching the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code by using prohibited health and nutrition claims in the marketing of alcoholic products and documents the regulatory response of complaints lodged about these breaches.

How Simon went from alcohol marketer to alcohol free

25/02/2025

When Simon began to consider alcohol’s role in his life, he took steps to cut it out for a few weeks, then months, at a time.

Five weeks to watch: what we can learn from alcohol harms and digital advertising data

24/02/2025

This report presents the five weeks across a year when alcohol harms are highest in Victoria. It also examines the marketing practices of alcohol companies on Meta during these periods.

Ambulance callouts for alcohol surge during special events amongst flood of alcohol advertising

24/02/2025

New research has uncovered the alcohol industry is flooding social media with alcohol ads at times of high harms, evidenced by the latest Victorian ambulance data.

Poll snapshot: Australians’ views on alcohol advertising

13/01/2025

This national poll asked Australians about their views on alcohol advertising when children are likely to be watching,
including during sports.

New survey shows majority of Australians are concerned about industry proposal for more alcohol ads on TV

13/01/2025

A national poll has found almost all Australians are concerned by a commercial television industry proposal that could allow additional alcohol ads on TV.

Community opposes industry plan to flood TV screens with more alcohol ads

22/11/2024

Community, health and children’s organisations are warning of the disastrous impact of proposed changes to the Commercial TV Industry Code that will allow 800 hours of additional alcohol ads on television each year.

Why Oliver is fed up with “intrusive” alcohol advertising

20/11/2024

I find alcohol advertising very intrusive. It’s everywhere, and not just billboards, it follows me into my home.

Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice public consultation

11/11/2024

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”.

How alcohol and gambling companies target people most at risk with marketing for addictive products on Facebook

11/11/2024

Our phones connect us to friends and family, to news and entertainment, to shopping and banking. As we scroll, search and swipe each day, a

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