Author(s): David R. Dunt*
Early (six o’clock) closing of hotels was introduced in 1916 in Australia to curb heavy drinking, lasting between 21-51 years in four Australian states. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of early closing on alcohol consumption, and its consequences. Early closing had a substantial downward effect on alcohol consumption across 1901-2006. It had a substantial and beneficial effect on its consequences including liver disease mortality.
