Australia is seeing a growing crackdown on illegal alcohol, with authorities warning that unregulated alcohol isn’t just unlawful, it can also pose serious health risks. From toxic ingredients to unsafe production methods, experts say the dangers can be far more severe than many people realise.
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Produced By: Thomas Koutis
Featured In Story: Dr Michala Kowalski -Postdoctoral Research Fellow, National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre at the University of New South Wales
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 6 May 2026