Minister Sturge Defends Miscellaneous Provisions Bill, Citing Alcohol and Substance Abuse Among Young People
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October 7, 2026
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Defence Minister Wayne Sturge has defended the Miscellaneous Provisions Bill, 2026, arguing that the legislation reflects the realities facing vulnerable communities and young people.
Speaking during Tuesday’s Senate debate, he rejected comparisons between the legal age for alcohol consumption and the age requirements for voting, obtaining a driver’s licence and joining the protective services.
“All of these things, voting is a positive thing, joining the military is a positive thing, joining the police is a positive thing, Getting your license is a positive thing. Is drinking punching a positive thing?”
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