Drinking age in
Australia
See below for more details on drinking age and alcohol purchase age in
Australia
This is not legal advice. Check with local law enforcement what is the legal drinking age BEFORE drinking or purchasing alcohol while in the country.
More information:
| Click here: | Wikipedia Legal Drinking Age |
Alcohol Purchase Age
| On Premise | 18 |
| Off Premise | No Information |
Alcohol Drinking Age
| In Private | Varies by state. |
| In Public | 16 (beer, wine and cider)18 (distilled beverages) |
Legal details
If at any point in the page above you find “No information” it means there is no specific mention in the legislation, but you still need to ask local law enforcement before drinking in .
Main article: Alcohol laws of AustraliaAll states restrict purchasing to over 18, but exceptions may apply if accompanied by a parent or guardian. The government-supported Youth Law Australia portal offers details on consumption and supply age limits by state.
You can find more legal details and links here:Wikipedia Legal Drinking Age
