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

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Title: Assessing the Early Impact of the Change in the Kava Importation Policy in Australia.
Authors: Asare‐Doku, Winifred (AUTHOR), Peacock, Amy (AUTHOR), Settumba, Stella (AUTHOR), Abbott, Tammy (AUTHOR), Wilson, Kate (AUTHOR), Craig, Adam (AUTHOR), Ravulo, Jioji (AUTHOR), Economidis, George (AUTHOR), Meo‐Sewabu, Litea (AUTHOR), D'Este, Catherine (AUTHOR), Thapa, Poshan (AUTHOR), Doran, Christopher (AUTHOR), Nathan, Sally (AUTHOR), Waller, Emily (AUTHOR), Satour, Trevor (AUTHOR), Tulele, Lorraine (AUTHOR), Farrell, Michael (AUTHOR), Shakeshaft, Anthony (AUTHOR)
Source: Drug & Alcohol Review. Nov2025, Vol. 44 Issue 7, p1827-1830. 4p.
Subjects: Economic impact, Social impact, Cultural relations, Countries, Health risk assessment, Commercial policy, Kava plant, Pilot projects
Geographic Terms: Islands of the Pacific, Australia
Abstract: 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract: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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:09595236
DOI:10.1111/dar.70039