The ACT Government has scrapped its proposed bar and nightclub lockout laws in the face of opposition from the Greens, businesses and the community. Read more
Canberra’s proposed lockout laws ditched by ACT Government
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Minister calls on liquor retailers to ‘push back’ and ‘stand up’
Steven Ciobo, the Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment has told liquor retailers that they should "push back against moves from so many people who are seeking to regulate the industry". Read more
Senate committee publishes alcohol-related violence report
The Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee has published its interim report into the need for a nationally consistent approach to alcohol-related violence. Read more here
ABA confirms new executive director
The governing council of ABA met in Melbourne last week to formally endorse new Executive Director Fergus Taylor to represent the industry from July 1. Read more here
Some perspective on alcohol sales
Australian Bureau of Statistics data on retail sales of alcohol products during 2020 are not the full story, says Alcohol Beverages Australia CEO Andrew Wilsmore. “We need to remember the hurt that’s been suffered by pubs, clubs and restaurants and cafes – where a...
Australians should have no faith in the new drinking guidelines
Peak industry body Alcohol Beverages Australia has expressed its disappointment at the release of the final guidelines by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recommending Australians consume no more than 10 drinks a week. ABA CEO Andrew Wilsmore...
What we are not being told about new drinking guidelines
Despite the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) creating headlines with a recommendation to consume no more than 10 drinks a week to reduce your risk of harm from alcohol, new analysis has revealed Australian drinkers could consume up to 28 drinks a...