Undesirable liquor products
Undesirable liquor products may be banned in Queensland to minimise harm relating to the consumption of these products.
Undesirable liquor products are products that inappropriately target young people, increase intoxication at rapid rates or encourage irresponsible use of alcohol.
What criteria are used for a liquor product to be ‘undesirable’?
Any of the following may apply:
- The name, design of packaging of the liquor product or class of products (the product) is likely to be attractive to minors or young people.The product is likely to be confused with soft drinks or confectionery.
- The product, for any other reason, is likely to have a special appeal to minors or young people.It is otherwise in the public interest to declare the product to be an undesirable liquor product.
How will I know when an undesirable liquor product has been banned?
A liquor product or class of liquor products subject to an immediate interim ban will first be listed on the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) website. The Responsible Service newsletter contains information on liquor products that have been recently classed as undesirable.
Can the banning of a liquor product take effect immediately?
Yes. An interim order can be made by the Minister declaring a liquor product to be an undesirable liquor product, and banning the sale or supply of the product. The interim order is effective for 42 days and must be published on the OLGR website.
During the interim ban, liquor industry representatives, manufacturers and distributors of the liquor product will have an opportunity to consult with the Minister regarding a permanent ban on the liquor product or class of products.
Responsibilities of licensees
A licensee must not sell or supply a liquor product that is declared an undesirable liquor product. Licensees should ensure that they remain aware of which products are deemed undesirable liquor products.
More information can be found in the Ministerial banning power fact sheet.
Contacts
- General liquor licence inquiries: phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
- Liquor licence compliance inquiries: email liquor-compliance-enquiries@deedi.qld.gov.au
Last reviewed 4 August 2011