date:Jul 06, 2015
The Victorian government banned the sale of powdered alcohol with effect from 1 July 2015, and is urging other States to follow suit, in the wake of a new powdered-alcohol product Palcohol.
The Victorian Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Jan Garrett has called for nation-wide regulation after the introduction of the Victorian ban on 1 July 2015.
Western Australia, Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania and South Australia have supported the call for a na