Alcohol Reform Bill - Drug Foundation submission

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NZ Drug Foundation submission on the

Alcohol Reform Bill The Drug Foundation welcomes the Alcohol Reform Bill. It is an encouraging initial response by the Government towards reducing some of the harms from New Zealand’s binge drinking environment. However, we are deeply concerned that it omits three of the most effective recommendations by the Law Commission, namely, increasing alcohol excise tax, restricting alcohol marketing and lowering blood alcohol concentration limits for driving.


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