One year on, is the NT’s floor price for booze actually working?

Lydia Hales
Beer

Despite the grumbles about the nanny state, the introduction of a floor price for alcohol in the Northern Territory appeared to go down relatively easy, with the pollies passing with cross-party support.

A landmark moment for public health in Australia, it has meant since October 2018 it is illegal to sell alcohol in the NT for less than $1.30 per standard drink.