As the Alcohol Reform (Substance Misuse Assessment and Referral for Treatment Court) Act 2011 and the Alcohol Reform (Prevention of Alcohol-related Crimes and Substance Misuse) Act have been repealed by the Northern Territory, our review does not consider the effectiveness of those laws in reducing alcohol-related harm. Materials considered In undertaking this review, the following sources have been considered: Legislation, Regulations and Rules Alcohol Mandatory Treatment Act (NT) Alcohol Reform (Prevention of Alcohol-related Crimes and Substance Misuse) Act (NT) Alcohol Reform (Substance Misuse Assessment and Referral for Treatment Court) Act (NT) Inquiries Act (NT) Liquor Act (NT) Liquor Regulations (NT) Northern Territory Emergency Response Act 2007 (Cth) Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Act 2012 (Cth) Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2012 (Cth) Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory (Alcohol Management Plans) Rule 2013 (Cth) Bills Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007 (Cth) Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Bill 2011 (Cth) Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory (Consequential and Transitional) Provisions Bill 2011 (Cth) Explanatory memoranda Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007, Explanatory Memorandum Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Bill 2011, Explanatory Memorandum Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory (Alcohol Management Plan) Rule 2013, Explanatory Statement Secondary materials The Hon Mal Brough MP, Media Release - National emergency response to protect Aboriginal children in the NT, 21 June 2007 Central Land Council, Submission to the Inquiry into the Harmful Use of Alcohol in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities, 17 April 2014
Northern Territory Government, Media Release – Child Abuse Inquiry Findings Released, 15 June 2007 Northern Territory Government, Submission to House of Representatives Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs, Inquiry into the Harmful Use of Alcohol in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities, April 2014 Northern Territory Government, Department of Business, Northern Territory Wholesale Alcohol Supply 2006 to 2013 World Health Organisation, Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health, 2014 Summary of legislation under review Northern Territory Liquor Act and Regulations Key features The primary object of the Liquor Act is to regulate the sale, provision, promotion and consumption of liquor so as to minimise the harm associated with the consumption of liquor and in a way that takes into account the public interest in the sale, provision, promotion and consumption of liquor: s 3(1) of the Liquor Act. The further objects of the Liquor Act are to: protect and enhance community amenity, social harmony and wellbeing through the responsible sale, provision, promotion and consumption of liquor: s 3(2)(a); regulate the sale of liquor in a way that contributes to the responsible development of the liquor and associated industries in the Northern Territory: s 3(2)(b); and facilitate a diversity of licensed premises and associated services for the benefit of the community: s 3(2)(c). The following summary will highlight three particular aspects of the Liquor Act: liquor licensing; the restriction on possession and consumption of alcohol in particular areas; and the mechanism for local liquor accords. The Liquor Regulations (NT) contain relevant provisions to support the operation of these aspects of the Liquor Act. Liquor licensing Part III of the Liquor Act provides a framework for licensing a premise for the sale of liquor, or the sale and consumption of liquor on, at or away from it. Under s 31(1) of the Liquor Act, the Director-General may issue a licence subject to such conditions as are considered necessary or desirable in the circumstances. Without limiting the generality of this discretion, under s 31(2) such conditions may be determined with respect to: the construction and furnishing of licensed premises (s 31(2)(a)); the equipment and facilities to be provided on or at licensed premises (s 31(2)(b));