What is the age of majority / drinking age in Australia?

Question

I want to move there for a year after high school, but I am just wondering what the drinking age / age of majority is because my mom wants me to be concidered an 'adult' before I move anywhere for a year, and also that I can easily get a job. (I want to work at a bar or something)

Thanks!

Answer 1

I heard on the news they want to shift it to 21 because of binge drinking. Anyway, that's a long way off and yer, it's 18

Answer 2

Legal age for drinking and smoking is 18. But people do those things before then.

If you want to work at a bar, you will have to do a short course. You cant get a job with alcohol just by applying.  

Answer 3

Currently its 18 but there is a very strong push to follow some of the USA states and make it 21 because the 18-21 year olds have gone mad with binge drinking and the alcohol induced violence in most Cities is totally out of control.  

Answer 4

18 years old in all states.

Answer 5

Throughout Australia, 18 is the age of majority and is also the drinking age. If you want to work in a bar, you need to do a simple RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) course which can be done online. Just google rsa course australia for info.