This report investigates the potential impact and effectiveness of a minimum price regime in reducing harmful alcohol consumption.
The study was conducted as part of the Government’s consideration of measures to reform New Zealand’s alcohol laws.
Purpose
The purpose of this report is to investigate the impact and effectiveness of a minimum price regime in reducing harmful alcohol consumption. The objectives of this research are to:
- Determine the impact of a minimum price on:
- consumers
- alcohol-related health, crime, and workplace productivity harms
- the alcohol industry and,
- the Government.
- Ascertain the most effective minimum price level to reduce harmful consumption without unduly affecting low-moderate consumption.
- Determine whether the impact of a minimum price could be achieved by excise tax increases, and assess the advantages and disadvantages of a minimum price compared to excise tax increases.