Secondary Supply: Alcohol and Young People 10 November 2011 Sarah Jaggard Project Officer – Secondary Supply Campaign
Secondary supply – what is it? The provision of alcohol to people under the age of 18, usually by an adult person who is not employed to sell alcohol
2008 Australian Secondary Students’ Alcohol and Drug Survey The three most common non-retail sources of alcohol: Parents (45%) Friends (21%) Getting someone else to buy it (13%) The most common places for 15 – 17 year old students to drink alcohol are: at their home (33%) at a party (31%) at a friend’s home (16%)
Why is secondary supply an issue? For people under 18 years: Best to delay drinking as long as possible for year olds Do not drink any alcohol below 15 years National Health & Medical Research Council Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol, 2009
Leigh Clark, 1999
Taylor Forward, 2005
We have legislation in… New South Wales Queensland Tasmania and…
Victoria - Liquor Control Reform Amendment Bill 2011 The law now requires adults supplying alcohol to a minor in their home to have the consent of the minor’s parent or guardian. A person who supplies alcohol to a minor without a parent’s consent could face a fine of more than $7000.
Consent May be verbal or written Person supplying alcohol must be confident that permission has been provided The onus will be on the person supplying the alcohol to demonstrate that they have obtained consent
Enforcement Serious instances rather than minor breaches Police can charge an offender or issue a penalty notice Maximum fine > $7000 On the spot fine $733
Secondary supply of alcohol: Communications and education project Funded by the Department of Health Managed by VicHealth
Awareness and education campaign Raising awareness: Advertising campaign Oct’11 – Feb’12 Website and social media Online Q&A and discussion forum Podcasts Resources
Awareness and education campaign Education: Webinars Community forums Facilitator’s toolkit and training sessions
Sarah Jaggard Project Officer – Secondary Supply Campaign Australian Drug Foundation or