dry area will be abolished if the government was re-elected, which it was. Western Australia In the state of Western Australia, the sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol is regulated by the Liquor Control Act 1988 and the Liquor Control Regulations 1989 which are administered by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. Before 1970, the drinking age in Western Australia was 21. Today, it is illegal for any person under the age of 18 years to purchase, supply, or drink alcohol on licensed or regulated premises, even if they are with their parents or guardian. The maximum penalty for a minor to consume alcohol on licensed premises is a $2,000 fine. The law does allow a minor to consume alcohol for religious purposes for example Holy Communion. It is an offence in Western Australia for persons of any age to drink in public, such as on the street, park, beach, or as a passenger in a hired vehicle without first having obtained a permit from the appropriate local government authority. Such permits are at the discretion of the local council—some public events have a total ban on alcohol consumption and no permits will be issued. Western Australian alcohol laws only allow the following identification as legally accepted proof-of-age in licensed premises: current Australian driver licence current Western Australian learner driver permit card current passport (Australian or foreign) current Keypass Card current Western Australian Photo Card, issued by the Department of Transport or a proof-of-age card issued by an Australian state or territory government Under-age drinking at home In general, minors are allowed to drink at home if the alcohol is provided by a parent or guardian, or with a parent or guardian's permission, and none of the people involved are drunk. Northern Territory In the Northern Territory you must be 18 years old to: buy alcohol enter a gaming premises, such as a pokie room or casino serve alcohol in a bar, restaurant or liquor outlet While there is no state-level prohibition, over 100 places in the Northern Territory are "dry areas" with complete alcohol bans. See also Alcohol in Australia References