The Cost of Poor Policy Implementation and Maintenance: The Northern Territory's Alcohol Floor Price.

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Title: The Cost of Poor Policy Implementation and Maintenance: The Northern Territory's Alcohol Floor Price.
Authors: Taylor, Nicholas (AUTHOR), Baldwin, Ryan (AUTHOR), Livingston, Michael (AUTHOR)
Source: Drug & Alcohol Review. Jan2026, Vol. 45 Issue 1, p1-4. 4p.
Subjects: Policy analysis, Price regulation, Cost benefit analysis, Health impact assessment, Liquor laws, Cost accounting
Geographic Terms: Northern Territory
Abstract: The article focuses on the Northern Territory's (NT) minimum unit price (MUP) policy for alcohol, implemented in October 2018, which aimed to reduce alcohol consumption and related harms. Evaluations indicated initial success in decreasing cheap wine consumption and associated health impacts, but criticisms arose regarding its effectiveness over time, particularly after the MUP was removed in March 2025. The MUP was set below expert recommendations and was not indexed for inflation, leading to a decline in its real value and market coverage. The article emphasizes the need for careful consideration of implementation and maintenance in future alcohol pricing policies. [Extracted from the article]
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