I move:

That the Senate—

(a)

notes that the price of alcohol has proven to be a significant factor in tackling alcohol abuse, especially among disadvantaged drinkers;

(b)

raises concern at the decision by Coles supermarkets to place on sale $4 bottles of wine in Alice Springs;

(c)

calls on the Minister for Health and Ageing (Ms Roxon) to convene a meeting of the large supermarket chains and public health authorities to discuss responsible alcohol sales and promotions; and

(d)

calls on the Rudd Government to introduce a minimum price for alcohol.

Question agreed to.