Ready-to-drink alcohol beverages

24 June 2008

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Membership of the Committee	(PDF 19KB)

List of acronyms	(PDF 11KB)

Recommendations	(PDF 11KB)

Chapter 1 - Introduction	(PDF 14KB)
Terms of reference Conduct of the inquiry Acknowledgments Structure of the report

Chapter 2	(PDF 52KB)
Background to the inquiry Terminology used in the report Young people RTDs and alcopops Harmful consumption of alcohol Guidelines for alcohol consumption The changes to the alcohol excise regime Treasury modelling Conclusion Responsiveness to price Conclusion Consumption patterns since excise increase Conclusion

Chapter 3	(PDF 195KB)
The evidence Alcohol consumption patterns Drinking patterns by sex and age Underage drinking Risky drinking The consumption patterns of ready-to-drink alcohol beverages Alcohol as a health and social issue Health consequences Social consequences Overseas experience Conclusion

Chapter 4	(PDF 145KB)
Issues raised during the inquiry Towards a comprehensive approach Work underway Further measures Conclusion Interpreting the data Conclusion Potential for substitution Conclusion Alcohol taxation issues Hypothecated tax Conclusion Other issues Conclusion

Dissenting report by Liberal Senators	(PDF 247KB)

Additional comments - Senator Andrew Murray	(PDF 66KB)

Additional comments by the Australian Greens	(PDF 31KB)

Appendix 1 - List of public submissions, tabled documents and additional information authorised for publication by the Committee	(PDF 17KB)

Appendix 2 - Witnesses who appeared before the Committee at public hearings	(PDF 14KB)

For further information, contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone: +61 2 6277 3515

Fax: +61 2 6277 5829

Email: community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au

Phone:	+61 2 6277 3515
Fax:	+61 2 6277 5829
Email:	community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au