1. Public Hearings on the Liquor Bill [B23 – 2003]
Presentation at the
Public Hearings on the Liquor Bill [B23 – 2003]
13 May 2003

2. ARA APPLAUDS AND SUPPORTS
Government’s efforts to introduce and implement:
Fair and just liquor policy and legislation
Harsher penalties for violation of relevant legislation
continue

3. ENVIRONMENTAL REALITIES
Overwhelming majority consume alcohol responsibly
For those not at risk, moderate consumption is beneficial
Established evidence of risk factors
Tendency to confuse associative factors with causal ones

4. EFFECTIVE PREVENTION POLICIES
MUST INCLUDE
Prevention targeting those most at risk and vulnerable
Adequately resourced law enforcement structures
Support for education programmes

5. ARA PRIMARY ACTIVITIES
Ensure responsible marketing:
advertising, packaging, promotion and selling
Promote, support and encourage educational efforts
Contribute in development of alcohol policy
Participate in dialogue with public health community and other stakeholders
Promote alcohol related research
Establish and maintain alcohol information resource base

6. Thank you