❓ A Western Australian parliamentary question seeks details on alcohol strategies beyond those in the 2011-2015 framework, including funding, law enforcement, access control, and harmful use targeting. The answer provides a general overview of existing initiatives and responsibilities.
AnsweredQoN 4588Legislative Council
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I refer to the Drug and Alcohol Interagency Strategic Framework for Western Australia 2011-2015, and I ask -
(1) What are the other evidence based alcohol strategies that will be implemented and were not mentioned in the document?
(2) For each strategy listed in (1), how much funding has been allocated over the forward estimates?
(3) What further strategies are going to be put in place to implement ‘law enforcement of liquor licensing laws’?
(4) What is the strategy to control access and availability of alcohol?
(5) What strategy is going to be used to target harmful alcohol use, including binge drinking?
(1) What are the other evidence based alcohol strategies that will be implemented and were not mentioned in the document?
(2) For each strategy listed in (1), how much funding has been allocated over the forward estimates?
(3) What further strategies are going to be put in place to implement ‘law enforcement of liquor licensing laws’?
(4) What is the strategy to control access and availability of alcohol?
(5) What strategy is going to be used to target harmful alcohol use, including binge drinking?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
18 October 2011
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
48 days
(1) The Interagency Strategic Framework outlines the planned focus areas of activity for the next five years. The evidence-based alcohol strategies that will be implemented are reflected in each of the key strategic areas of the Framework.
(2) Allocation of funding for the strategies is the responsibility of each relevant agency. Activities that fall within the responsibility of the Drug and Alcohol Office are part of the agency's core budget.
(3) Law enforcement of liquor licensing laws is a matter for the Minister for Racing, Gaming and Liquor.
(4) The strategy to control access and availability involves a comprehensive range of initiatives including education, policy and enforcement, which aim to support environments that discourage harmful use, discourage inappropriate supply of alcohol, protect and minimise harm for at-risk groups; and reduce levels of alcohol-related harm in the general community.
Examples of initiatives include working with parents, community and young people to reduce underage access to alcohol, monitoring high risk liquor licence applications, developing regional and local alcohol management plans, engagement and partnership with communities to build their capacity and involvement in reducing alcohol problems; and the Night Venues and Entertainment Events Project which includes patron education, risk management monitoring of venues and events, and feedback to industry.
(5) A range of initiatives will be used to target harmful alcohol use which leads to harm in the short term (e.g. violence) and the long term (chronic disease) which is reflected in the Interagency Framework. Examples include the state-wide
Alcohol. Think Again Campaign
addressing alcohol use and health related harm, an evidence-based school drug education and school leavers program of initiatives across Western Australia, designed to decrease drinking and related problems associated with end-of-year celebrations by school leavers; provision of education and support to the community and parents through the Alcohol and Drug Information Service and the Parent Drug Information Service; enforcement of the
Liquor Control Act
by WA Police; mandatory responsible service of alcohol training requirements for bar staff; and ensuring that access to prevention and appropriate treatment services is available throughout the State.
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(2) Allocation of funding for the strategies is the responsibility of each relevant agency. Activities that fall within the responsibility of the Drug and Alcohol Office are part of the agency's core budget.
(3) Law enforcement of liquor licensing laws is a matter for the Minister for Racing, Gaming and Liquor.
(4) The strategy to control access and availability involves a comprehensive range of initiatives including education, policy and enforcement, which aim to support environments that discourage harmful use, discourage inappropriate supply of alcohol, protect and minimise harm for at-risk groups; and reduce levels of alcohol-related harm in the general community.
Examples of initiatives include working with parents, community and young people to reduce underage access to alcohol, monitoring high risk liquor licence applications, developing regional and local alcohol management plans, engagement and partnership with communities to build their capacity and involvement in reducing alcohol problems; and the Night Venues and Entertainment Events Project which includes patron education, risk management monitoring of venues and events, and feedback to industry.
(5) A range of initiatives will be used to target harmful alcohol use which leads to harm in the short term (e.g. violence) and the long term (chronic disease) which is reflected in the Interagency Framework. Examples include the state-wide
Alcohol. Think Again Campaign
addressing alcohol use and health related harm, an evidence-based school drug education and school leavers program of initiatives across Western Australia, designed to decrease drinking and related problems associated with end-of-year celebrations by school leavers; provision of education and support to the community and parents through the Alcohol and Drug Information Service and the Parent Drug Information Service; enforcement of the
Liquor Control Act
by WA Police; mandatory responsible service of alcohol training requirements for bar staff; and ensuring that access to prevention and appropriate treatment services is available throughout the State.
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