The National Rugby League (NRL) has come under fire from domestic violence experts and alcohol harm reduction advocates for its partnership with DrinkWise, an organisation linked to the alcohol industry. Critics argue that this alliance is problematic given the known correlation between alcohol consumption and increased rates of domestic violence.

Statistics reveal that women and children are 40% more likely to fall victim to domestic violence on State of Origin game nights. Caterina Georgi, CEO of the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), voiced concerns about the message such partnerships send and their potential to exacerbate existing issues surrounding alcohol-related harm.

Source: ABC