Alcohol is getting more expensive in Australia \u2014 again. It\u2019s not the bars, it\u2019s not the brands. It\u2019s a quiet tax hike that hits twice a year, like clockwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twice a year, the alcohol tax in Australia goes up. No press conference, no big political announcement \u2014 just a regular price bump tied to inflation. One minute your drink costs what it always did, the next it\u2019s a bit more. Most people won\u2019t notice until the total feels off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This time, it\u2019s spirits that take the hit. Anything with more than 10% alcohol by volume is now taxed at $107.99 per litre of pure alcohol, up from $105.98. That small change works its way down the line quickly \u2014 from the distiller to the bar, and finally, to your bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n