There are often signs in public places when alcohol use restrictions apply. You can also check on your council website for this information. Source: Moment RF / Simon McGill/Getty Images
For young people, science supports delaying initiation to alcohol, to limit the possibility of heavy drinking in adulthood.
Alcohol legislation includes age laws on consumption and purchase, secondary supply laws and restrictions on alcohol consumption in certain public areas.
Australians expect you to ‘Bring your own’ (BYO) liquor when attending a house event, but in venues a culture of shouting drinks is common.
Every person has a different relationship to alcohol. Some choose to abstain altogether or drink less than their peers opting for non-alcoholic alternatives and drinks like mocktails. Credit: Thomas Barwick/Getty Images
Drinking less alcohol or not at all is a positive health decision that you can make.
Kristie Cocotis
Alcohol is a teratogen, which means it can interrupt the normal development of an unborn baby. There's no safe amount of alcohol or safe time to drink during pregnancy. Credit: Barry Austin/Getty ImagesIt’s typical for alcohol to be present at home barbeques, unless the host has specified it is an alcohol-free event. Source: Moment RF / Attila Csaszar/Getty Images
Unless they explicitly said all alcohol is provided, typically if you're invited to someone's house for a BBQ, a picnic, you would bring your own alcohol.
Dr Amy Pennay
If you’re invited to someone’s home for an event, you are expected to bring your alcoholic beverage of choice if you’re planning to drink. Credit: Jupiterimages/Getty ImagesYou might get asked for ID when purchasing alcohol at a bar or a liquor store. Credit: O2O Creative/Getty Images
It’s not legal to supply a minor with alcohol if you are just their friend of adult age. Credit: Anchiy/Getty Images
