Proposed age-limit changes await Senate debate

WACK News synthesis · 4 October 2026

Social Development Minister Vandana Mohit is defending proposed higher age limits for alcohol, cannabis, tobacco and gambling. She says the changes would help protect young people. Parliament records show the bill has passed the House and received its first reading in the Senate. The proposals are not yet law.

Based on TTT, reporting ministry or minister statement. Source publication: 2026-10-03. Event: 2026-10-03 report; current conditions may change. Rechecked 4 October 2026 before the 7 AM edition.

Dated sources

• TTT, reporting ministry or minister statement — source 1 · 2026-10-03
• TTT, reporting ministry or minister statement — source 2 · 2026-10-03

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