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ALAC’s Law Commission Submission

ALAC is firmly focused on reducing alcohol-related harm, targeting those areas of greatest harm using evidence-based measures. We addressed issues from trading hours and advertising through to the purchase age of alcohol. Here is a summary of our submission. continue reading »

January 05 2010 | Policy and Legislation | No Comments »

Recent LLA decisions reflect the changing state of play

There have been a few recent decisions of the Liquor Licensing Authority (LLA) that are changing the face of liquor enforcement and liquor licensing issues across New Zealand.

ALAC congratulates the LLA, for what seems to be a changing attitude towards the issuing of licences and dealing with enforcement applications, in light of the heightened public conversation regarding alcohol related harm and liquor abuse issues across New Zealand.

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June 10 2009 | Policy and Legislation and Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

GLOBAL ALCOHOL STRATEGY TALKS HELD IN AUCKLAND

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is developing a draft global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol, in accordance with a resolution by the World Health Assembly that a draft strategy be developed in collaboration with member states, by 2010. As part of the consultation process, WHO is holding six meetings with member states around the world.

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June 10 2009 | Policy and Legislation | No Comments »

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