David Morris MP, Member for Mornington, said the law made it illegal for adults to supply young people with alcohol in private homes without parental permission.

“Research clearly shows that alcohol can cause young people harm and that we’ve changed the law to give parents much more control over where, when and how their children are exposed to alcohol”.

Mr Morris said the law addressed concerns of parents about a previous loophole that allowed minors to be supplied with alcohol in private homes

“From 1 November these people could face fines of more than $7,000 if they break the law by supplying a minor with alcohol in their home without the consent of the minor’s parent or guardian.”

“Most people want to do the right thing, which is why the Victorian Coalition Government has set aside $1 million for an education and awareness campaign on the new law.”

Mr Morris added that this campaign will help make sure that the law is well understood, and support and guide parents who want to talk to their children about alcohol.

Information about the new law and the education campaign is available from www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/teendrinkinglaw.