Tasmania Takes Action on Supply of Alcohol to Youths
Source: Tasmania. Minister for Police and Emergency Management. Media Release.
"The Minister for Police and Emergency Management, Jim Cox, today announced the State Government was taking action to prevent people under the age of 18 being supplied with alcohol when they were on private property without proper adult supervision. Mr Cox said the State Government would be seeking to amend legislation in State Parliament early this year to ensure people under the age of 18 were only given alcohol with the direct consent of a parent or guardian. “Alcohol is a serious issue for society, and it is our responsibility to ensure young people have the best possible chance to experience and learn about responsible alcohol consumption. “When young people are having their first experiences with alcohol it is extremely important that they are making informed choices with the support of their parents or guardian."