Senate debates

Thursday, 24 June 2010

Alcohol Sales in Supermarkets

3:56 pm

Photo of Rachel SiewertRachel Siewert (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I move:

That the Senate—
(a)
notes that the price of alcohol has proven to be a significant factor in tackling alcohol abuse, especially among disadvantaged drinkers;
(b)
raises concern at the decision by Coles supermarkets to place on sale $4 bottles of wine in Alice Springs;
(c)
calls on the Minister for Health and Ageing (Ms Roxon) to convene a meeting of the large supermarket chains and public health authorities to discuss responsible alcohol sales and promotions; and
(d)
calls on the Rudd Government to introduce a minimum price for alcohol.

Question agreed to.

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