Alcohol and drug laws

Buying and serving alcohol

There are laws under the Liquor Act 1992 that help reduce the risk of alcohol-related harm. Learn more about how you can buy, serve or drink alcohol safely and legally.

Information for you

• Alcohol laws in Australia
• Alcohol limits
• Blood alcohol levels
• Buying alcohol and showing your ID
• Drinking and driving
• Drinking safely in Queensland venues
• Standard drinks guide
• Supplying alcohol to under 18s

Information for businesses

• Liquor licensing and guidelines for businesses
• Safe night precincts

Drug laws

Learn more about the drug laws in Australia and what the penalties are for committing an offence.

If you think someone is making or supplying drugs, you can report it online.

Drug offences

Learn more about:

• Drug laws in Australia
• Youth law Australia

Drug and alcohol diversion programs

The programs divert people away from the criminal justice system for minor drug offences. This helps people get the treatment and support they need for alcohol or other drugs use. Learn about the health response we provide.

Find out more

Court Link

Court Link is an integrated court assessment, referral and support program. It helps people who experience problematic alcohol and other drugs use and are charged with an offence get treatment and support.

Queensland Courts website

Queensland Drug and Alcohol Court

The Queensland Drug and Alcohol Court helps people with serious drug and alcohol use that played a part in committing crime. It aims to improve community safety by offering rehabilitation to reduce reoffending.

Queensland Courts website

Legal Aid Queensland

Youth Law Australia

Community Legal Centres QLD

Have other alcohol or drug-related concerns?

Adis 24/7 Alcohol and Drug Support (1800 177 833) is a 24 hour confidential counselling, information and referral service for people in Queensland with alcohol and other drug concerns, their loved ones and health professionals.

Go to ADIS