Terms of Reference

The Committee will inquire into and report on the harmful use of alcohol in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with a particular focus on:

  • Patterns of supply of, and demand for alcohol in different Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, age groups and genders
  • The social and economic determinants of harmful alcohol use across Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
  • Trends and prevalence of alcohol related harm, including alcohol-fuelled violence and impacts on newborns e.g. Foetal Alcohol Syndrome and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
  • The implications of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders being declared disabilities
  • Best practice treatments and support for minimising alcohol misuse and alcohol-related harm
  • Best practice strategies to minimise alcohol misuse and alcohol-related harm
  • Best practice identification to include international and domestic comparisons

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
House of Representatives Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: (02) 6277 4559

About this inquiry

The Committee will inquire into and report on the harmful use of alcohol in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.  Refer to the terms of reference for further information.



Past Public Hearings

14 May 2015: Canberra
05 May 2015: Ceduna
05 May 2015: Adelaide

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Inquiry Status

Completed

Accessibility

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