“Several studies in the 1970s found that motor vehicle crashes increased significantly among teens when the MLDA [Minimum Legal Drinking Age in Australia] was lowered.” “Recent neuro-imaging studies show that the human brain is still developing through to the mid 20s. Episodes of heavy alcohol use that are common amongst young adults have detrimental implications …

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“the Queensland based rehabilitation organisation sees the problem as being a result of deeper fundamental cultural issue that won’t and can’t be solved by treating the symptoms…” “The organisations Executive Director, Joanne Hobbs, believes the most impactful way we can see a change in this culture is to include raising the drinking age to 21 as …

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“According to the National Drug Strategy Household Survey, support for raising the legal drinking age to 21 years has increased from around 41 per cent in 2004 to 50 per cent in 2010.” (Australian Medical Association, 21 Oct. 2013, No Drinks Before 21: Call For Debate) 2010 National Drug Strategy Household Survey Report, Table 13.4, …

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“Australian Christians will introduce legislation to increase the drinking age to 21. Alcohol is a gateway drug.” “Australian Christians will introduce an Alcoholic Beverages Advertising Prohibition Bill in WA.” “Australian Christians will introduce an amendment to the Liquor Act to restrict extended trading hours by hotels and liquor stores, and increase the penalties for selling …

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