Emerging alcohol policy innovation in the Northern Territory, Australia

Smith, James A.; Livingston, Michael; Stevens, Matthew; Griffiths, Kalinda; Judd, Jenni; Thorn, Michael

doi:10.1002/hpja.222

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“…Other policies were also introduced around the same time as MUP including: Police Adjunct Licensing Inspectors (PALIs) and a Banned Drinker Register (BDR). The BDR identifies individuals banned from purchasing alcohol within the Northern Territory and prohibited from being served by licensees 33 . The BDR was in place across the whole territory from 1 October 2017.…”

Section: Minimum Unit Price In the Northern Territorymentioning

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The impact of a minimum unit price on wholesale alcohol supply trends in the Northern Territory, Australia

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Coomber

Livingston

et al. 2021

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

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Objective: The Northern Territory (NT) Government introduced a minimum unit price (MUP) of $1.30 per standard drink (10g pure alcohol) explicitly aimed at reducing the consumption of cheap wine products from October 2018. We aimed to assess the impact of the NT MUP on estimates of beverage‐specific population‐adjusted alcohol consumption using wholesale alcohol supply data. Methods: Interrupted time series analyses were conducted to examine MUP effects on trends in estimated per capita alcohol consumption (PCAC) for cask wine, total wine and total alcohol, across the NT and in the Darwin/Palmerston region. Results: Significant step decreases were found for cask wine and total wine PCAC in Darwin/Palmerston and across the Northern Territory. PCAC of cask wine decreased by 50.6% in the NT, and by 48.8% in Darwin/Palmerston compared to the prior year. PCAC for other beverages (e.g. beer) were largely unaffected by MUP. Overall, PCAC across the Territory declined, but not in Darwin/Palmerston. Conclusion: With minimal implementation costs, the Northern Territory Government's MUP policy successfully targeted and reduced cask wine and total wine consumption. Cask wine, in particular, almost halved in Darwin/Palmerston where the impact of the MUP was able to be determined and considering other interventions. Implications for public health: Implementation of a minimum unit price for retail alcohol sales is a cost‐effective way to reduce the consumption of high alcohol content and high‐risk products, such as cheap cask wine.

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The impact of a minimum unit price on wholesale alcohol supply trends in the Northern Territory, Australia

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Livingston

et al. 2021

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

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“…The social and economic costs and harms of alcohol consumption in the NT are significant and require a strong and sustained alcohol harm minimisation response [2][3][4][5]. This is consistent with the many government-led alcohol policy interventions in the NT [5,6]. There are multiple government, nongovernment and industry stakeholder groups invested in alcohol reform initiatives.…”

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“…While many people consume alcohol at low-risk levels, the NT maintains the highest rates of alcohol consumption in Australia, and similarly high rates of alcohol-fuelled violence and crime [1]. The social and economic costs and harms of alcohol consumption in the NT are significant and require a strong and sustained alcohol harm minimisation response [2][3][4][5]. This is consistent with the many government-led alcohol policy interventions in the NT [5,6].…”

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Industry views about the Banned Drinker Register in the Northern Territory: Early lessons from a qualitative evaluation

Adamson

Clifford

Wallace

et al. 2020

Drug and Alcohol Review

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Introduction and Aims The Northern Territory Government has recently planned and implemented an extensive suite of alcohol harm minimisation policies, including the reintroduction of the Banned Drinker Register (BDR). It is an explicit alcohol supply reduction measure that places persons who consume alcohol at harmful levels onto a register, prohibiting the purchase of alcohol from take‐away liquor outlets. This paper explores industry stakeholders' perspectives regarding the extent to which the BDR is meeting its objectives to improve community health and safety by reducing alcohol‐related harms. Design and Methods Interviews and one focus group were conducted with 66 alcohol industry stakeholders from urban and remote locations. Focusing on outcomes both central (crime and safety) and peripheral (health and therapeutic support) to the stakeholders' interest, the authors used inductive thematic analysis to examine participants' perceptions about the effectiveness of the BDR. Results Analysis revealed mixed views about the effectiveness of the BDR. There is a tension between the objective to address public amenity and decrease crime, as expressed by the participants, compared to the health‐focused approach to therapeutic services and referrals identified in other sources. Discussion and Conclusions Drawing on these findings, alongside other relevant sources, the authors argue there is a need for a more effective communication strategy to the public and professional community to enhance the capacity of the BDR to meet its goals. The authors recognise the limitations of alcohol industry stakeholder views and identify the need for a comprehensive evaluation approach that includes multiple stakeholder perspectives.

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“…In 2017, an independent review of alcohol policies and legislation in the NT was released, which included 220 recommendations. In response, the NT Government re‐introduced the Banned Drinker Register, established the Minimum Unit Price (MUP) and a suite of other policies and programs in the Alcohol Harm Minimisation Action Plan 2018‐2019 7 . The effects of these policy reforms are under evaluation at present.…”

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While Woolworths reaps the rewards, the Northern Territory community will be left to clean up the mess

Wright

Clifford

Miller

et al. 2021

Health Prom J of Aust

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Emerging alcohol policy innovation in the Northern Territory, Australia

Cited by 12 publications

References 22 publications

The impact of a minimum unit price on wholesale alcohol supply trends in the Northern Territory, Australia

The impact of a minimum unit price on wholesale alcohol supply trends in the Northern Territory, Australia

Industry views about the Banned Drinker Register in the Northern Territory: Early lessons from a qualitative evaluation

While Woolworths reaps the rewards, the Northern Territory community will be left to clean up the mess

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