New liquor laws in the Northern Territory
Information about new liquor take-away rules
From 15 September 2007, offences relating to new restrictions about how take-away liquor can be sold in the Northern Territory come into force.
Why have these new restrictions been introduced?
Restrictions on how take-away liquor can be sold in the Northern Territory are an important part of the Australian Government Emergency Response to protect Aboriginal children in the Northern Territory.
Restrictions are being applied to take-away sales for a limited period to help protect the transport of liquor to prohibited areas.
The restrictions will assist the investigation and prosecution of traffickers of liquor.
New requirements
When you purchase $100 or more of liquor or more than 5 litres of wine (including two or more containers of at least 2 litres each) in a single transaction, licensees are required to sight proof of identity.
Valid forms of identification include a passport, Australian driver’s licence, NT Proof of Age card, NT Seniors card, Larrakia card, KRALAS card, club membership (only for the club from which takeaway liquor is being purchased); and ACN or ABN on business letterhead (for corporate orders).
People selling take-away liquor are required to record:
- your name and address, AND
- the address or name of the area where the liquor is intended to be consumed.
Licensees and their employees are required to comply with these restrictions and face penalties, including significant fines and prosecution if they fail to do so.
For more information, please visit www.fahcsia.gov.au/nter/ or telephone 1800 333 995 at any time.