Alcohol

Information on government initiatives to minimise the harmful effects of alcohol use in Australian society.

The National Alcohol Strategy 2006-2009 was endorsed by the Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (MCDS) in May 2006 and was developed through collaboration between Australian governments, non-government and industry partners and the broader community. It outlines priority areas for coordinated action to develop drinking cultures that support a reduction in alcohol-related harm in Australia.

The four priority areas that have been nominated as the focus of the Strategy are intoxication, public safety and amenity, health impacts, and cultural place and availability.

National Alcohol Strategy 2006-2009

The National Health and Medical Research Council's Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol were released on 6 March 2009. Information and resources relating to the new guidelines will be available soon from this website www.alcohol.gov.au

Related Websites

• Food Standards Australia New Zealand - information on standard drink labelling
• Department of Veterans' Affairs - Resources and information alcohol for veterans and families
• National Drug Strategy publications web page
• Alcohol resources web page