Online Sales and Home Delivery of Alcohol
A rapid review of the evidence on alcohol use, harms and compliance
About this review
Conducted in August 2025, this rapid review synthesised 21 studies examining the link between alcohol home delivery services and alcohol use, related harms, and regulatory compliance across Australia and comparable jurisdictions.
Key messages
- Alcohol delivery use is consistently associated with higher overall alcohol use and risky drinking patterns.
- Compliance with age verification is poor, with 20% to 93% of deliveries occur without ID checks.
- Rapid delivery services are linked to extending drinking sessions and receiving deliveries while intoxicated.
- Extended delivery hours are associated with increased alcohol-related harms including domestic violence.