Assessing the Early Impact of the Change in the Kava Importation Policy in Australia

Winifred Asare-Doku; Amy Peacock; Stella Settumba; Tammy Abbott; Kate Wilson; Adam Craig; Jioji Ravulo; George Economidis; Litea Meo-Sewabu; Catherine D'Este; Poshan Thapa; Christopher Doran; Sally Nathan; Emily Waller; Trevor Satour; Lorraine Tulele; Michael Farrell; Anthony Shakeshaft

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Assessing the Early Impact of the Change in the Kava Importation Policy in Australia

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Assessing the Early Impact of the Change in the Kava Importation Policy in Australia

Winifred Asare-Doku, Amy Peacock, Stella Settumba, Tammy Abbott, Kate Wilson, Adam Craig, Jioji Ravulo, George Economidis, Litea Meo-Sewabu, Catherine D'Este, …

Drug and Alcohol Review, Vol.44(7), pp.1827-1830

2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.70039

PMID: 40955123

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The Australian Government launched the kava pilot program to ease import regulations on kava, aiming to strengthen cultural and economic ties between Australia and Pacific Island countries. Implemented in two phases, personal importation in 2019 and commercial importation in 2021, the program was accompanied by a concurrent evaluation. The evaluation examined the health, social, cultural and economic impacts of the pilot program on the Australian community. Findings indicate support for the program; however, ongoing monitoring is necessary, especially among groups at risk of harm.

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Title: Assessing the Early Impact of the Change in the Kava Importation Policy in Australia
Authors: Winifred Asare-Doku (Corresponding Author) - UNSW Sydney
Amy Peacock - UNSW Sydney
Stella Settumba - UNSW Sydney
Tammy Abbott - Ninti One Limited (Australia)
Kate Wilson - Ninti One Limited (Australia)
Adam Craig - The University of Queensland
Jioji Ravulo - The University of Sydney
George Economidis - UNSW Sydney
Litea Meo-Sewabu - Western Sydney University
Catherine D'Este - Sax Institute
Poshan Thapa - McGill University
Christopher Doran - Central Queensland University
Sally Nathan - UNSW Sydney
Emily Waller - UNSW Sydney
Trevor Satour - Ninti One Limited (Australia)
Lorraine Tulele - The University of Sydney
Michael Farrell - UNSW Sydney
Anthony Shakeshaft - The University of Queensland
Publication details: Drug and Alcohol Review, Vol.44(7), pp.1827-1830
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Date published: 2025
DOI: 10.1111/dar.70039
ISSN: 1465-3362
PMID: 40955123
Grant note: SON3352211 / Department of Health and Aged Care, Australian Government
Organisation Unit: School of Health - Psychology
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991241463702621
Output Type: Editorial

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