date:Aug 15, 2012
licensed establishments.
The AHA believes aged pensioners, who are the major buyers of cask wine, would be hit hardest by minimum pricing. In addition the AHA says evidence suggests the domestic wine industry and surrounding hotels located in the wine regions would suffer reduced patronage and profit loss. Drink prices across the spectrum would be forced to rise as a result and impact the majority of moderate consumers rather than harmful drinkers.
The AHA argues there is an absence of compellin