This report explores the impact that trading hours deregulation may have in South Australia if the Opposition is victorious in the March 2018 state election, and implement their proposals.

Legislative limits on trading hours for licensed premises have a long history in Australia as a key policy approach to managing alcohol-related problems. In recent years, following substantial extensions to permitted hours of sale, there has been renewed attention to policies aimed at reducing late-night trading hours. Restrictions on on-premise alcohol sales have been implemented...