29/10/2018
Recently the Government of Victoria strengthened "Secondary Supply" to being Victoria into line with New South Wales and most other states in Australia.
In summary for liquor to be supplied to a minor in a private residence the following conditions must be met:
The adult must be able to demonstrate responsible supervision of the supply of the liquor to the minor, taking into account factors that include—
(i) the age of the minor; and
(ii) whether or not the person supplying the liquor to the minor is intoxicated; and
(iii) whether or not the minor consumes food with the liquor; and
(iv) whether or not the person supplying the liquor is providing supervision of the minor's consumption of the liquor; and
(v) the quantity and type of liquor supplied and the period of time over which the liquor is supplied; and
(vi) whether or not the minor is intoxicated.
Full details can be found at:https://www.vcglr.vic.gov.au/changes-liquor-control-reform-act-1998
This was our initial requirement way back in 1999. An interim step saw some controls introduced and this latest amendment now brings Victoria in line with NSW and most other states in requiring responsible supervision where minor are supplied with alcohol. Nearly 20 years have passed. Ironically this upgraded legislation was introduced by the current ALP Government which refused to do anything at all back in 1999. It was only after the change of government in 2012 that any sort of legislation was introduced by Mary Wooldridge.While these changes were not strong enough, they were certainly better than nothing and did at least provide a legal and moral basis for regulating the supply of alcohol to minors in private residences.
The work of the Leigh Clark Foundation is now complete and as an organisation has been closed down.
Thanks to everyone who has supported us over the years. Your help has been greatly appreciated.
On 5 June 2018, the Victorian Parliament passed the Liquor and Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2018 (the LGLA Act).
