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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

Exposed – Alcohol industry’s tobacco tactics

11/10/2013

The alcohol industry is using measures straight out of big tobacco’s playbook in order to delay the introduction of mandatory warning labels, according to the

Alcohol label audit 2013

26/09/2013

This report contains the results of an independent audit of alcohol product labels and the content, size, placement, and frequency of DrinkWise consumer information messages.

Still no message on the bottle: Industry has little thirst for its own warning labels

26/09/2013

The alcohol industry has failed to implement its own DrinkWise warning labels with an independent audit revealing that a full two years after launch, fewer

Aussies vote yes to tackling alcohol harm

28/07/2013

A new study measuring attitudes toward alcohol policy reforms has shown that a majority of Australians support a broad range of measures to reduce alcohol

Act now on warning labels

07/12/2012

Australia and New Zealand Food and Health Ministers responsible for introducing government regulated alcohol pregnancy warning labels have been urged to take action ahead of

FASD inquiry findings endorsed: now for swift action

29/11/2012

Australia’s leading alcohol research and education body has welcomed the report; FASD: The hidden harm, Inquiry into the prevention, diagnosis and management of Fetal Alcohol

No message on the bottle – industry fails to adopt own labels

02/08/2012

An independent audit of the alcohol industry’s DrinkWise warning labels has found that a full year after the voluntary initiative was launched, fewer than one

Campaign to demand real warnings on alcohol products

02/08/2012

Australia’s leading alcohol research and education body has launched a campaign calling on the community to demand real warnings on alcohol products, following the publication

Alcohol label audit: August 2012

02/08/2012

This research aims to evaluate the extent of implementation of the DrinkWise labelling initiative an audit of alcohol labels was undertaken. Specifically, to: estimate the proportion of alcohol products displaying the DrinkWise messages (and to investigate any other advisory labels present); determine how frequently each of the different DrinkWise messages is displayed and on what products/categories/by which producers; investigate the size and placement of DrinkWise messages and determine how this differs according to product/category.

Submisison to the Inquiry into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

25/12/2011

FARE and the Public Health Association of Australia’s submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs Inquiry into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) addresses each of the Terms of Reference (prevention strategies, intervention needs and management issues for FASD) and examines the higher prevalence rates of FASD among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Alcohol health labelling: Community perceptions of the FARE and DrinkWise model alcohol labels

30/11/2011

The report sought to determine people’s perspectives of the effectiveness of two alcohol labelling regimes, the FARE alcohol health warning labels and DrinkWise’s consumer information labels. The report found that the FARE labels were superior on all measures.

Alcohol health warning labels: Attitudes and perceptions

09/11/2011

The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) commissioned Galaxy Research to conduct market testing of five sample health warning labels containing consumer information for alcohol products, in order to determine Australian’s support of the health warning labels and the perception of their effectiveness in raising awareness and changing behaviours.

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