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Debate on Liquor Control Amendment Bill 2025 raises concerns about alcohol's societal harm, FASD, and ineffective treatment options.

๐ŸŸก Medium ยท Bill Second Reading17 September 2025 ยท 10,123 words

Liquor bill sparks debate on alcohol's harm, FASD, and calls for alternative solutions like medical

Bill modernises liquor regulations but fails to address alcohol's broader societal impacts and healt

โ€œWe have to realise that alcohol is not actually a consumer good; it is a driver of disease, violence, incarceration, family breakdown, domestic violence, low performance and ineffective work.โ€

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Members who spoke

Caddies, RodCayoun, LaurenClifford, TimWalker, BrianYang, Pierre
Topics
alcohol regulationpublic healthdrug policyFASDharm reduction

Legislation Referenced

Bills
Liquor Control Amendment Bill 2025

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