2 March 2023
The Northern Territory Government has announced new appointments to the Liquor Commission.
The new Liquor Commission is one component of sweeping alcohol changes which have taken place since 2018 to achieve the most significant alcohol reforms in the Territory's history.
The commission has a total of nine members on the board, representing the legal, health and industry sectors.
With Mr Richard Coates retiring from his role as Chair, Mr Russell Goldflam will be appointed as the Chair of the Liquor Commission, with Ms Jodi Truman being announced as Deputy Chair. Both bring a wealth of legal and community expertise to the commission, with them both sitting on the board for the past five years.
The commission is an independent statutory authority with extensive powers to regulate liquor licensing in the Northern Territory, with it being the primary decision-maker in regards to liquor licence applications and in hearing and determining complaints.
Members will sit on the board for the next three years.
New Liquor Commission appointments includes:
Mr Russell Goldflam, ChairpersonMs Jodi Truman, Deputy ChairpersonMs Rachael ShanahanMr Denys Stedman
Current Liquor Commission Members:
Mr Phillip CarsonMs Elizabeth StephensonMr Bernard DwyerMs Katrina Fong LimMr Sean Taylor
Quotes attributed to Chief Minister and Minister for Alcohol Policy, Natasha Fyles:
"We are putting Territorians first with world-leading alcohol reforms to cut alcohol related harm and reduce antisocial behaviour in our community. This included measures like the Banned Drinkers Register, risk-based licensing and Police Auxiliary Liquor Inspectors - but we know there is still more work to do.
"Members for the Liquor Commission have years of experience in the health, legal and business space.
"Chaired by Russell Goldflam and Jodi Truman respectively, the board will have independent decision making powers about liquor licences, and hearing determinations.
"I thank Mr Richard Coates and the members of the previous Liquor Commission for taking the time to contribute to the Territory."
Northern Territory Government
