Table 1 Alcohol-related legislation in Mbantua (Northern Territory, Australia) active as at March 2022 (adapted from [38])
Relevant Legislation | Date in effect from | Implemented by | Agency responsible | Target group | Key elements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stronger Futures In The Northern Territory Act 2012 | 1/07/2012 | Australian Government | Prime Minister and Cabinet | First Nations Australians living in prescribed areas | |
Stronger Futures In The Northern Territory (Alcohol Management Plans) | 1/02/2013 | Australian Government | Prime Minister and Cabinet | First Nations Australians living in prescribed areas | • Locally developed plans to manage the harm, demand, and supply of alcohol in addition to this legislation • Sunset date - for legislation to cease |
NT Liquor Act Public Restricted Areas Legislation | 1/08/2007 | Alice Springs Town Council – NT Liquor Commission | Entire Mbantua population | • Mbantua declared a dry town under the NT Liquor Act Public Restricted Areas legislation. | |
Alcohol Harm Reduction Act 2017 | 1/09/2017 | Northern Territory Government | Department of Health | People making takeaway alcohol purchases | • Banned drinkers order • Income management |
Liquor Act 2019 | 1/10/2019 | Northern Territory Government | Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade | People making takeaway alcohol purchases First Nations Australians living in prescribed areas (SF Compliance) | • Systematically rescinding previous legislation • Minimum unit price for take-away ($1.30 per standard drink) • Introduction of a reformed Banned Drinkers Register • Restrictions on liquor licences • Prohibited public places (dry areas) • Point of sale restrictions • Measures to comply with Stronger Futures |