The minimum charge for a standard drink in the Northern Territory has been set at $1.30 as of 1 October 2018.

The NT became the first Australian jurisdiction to introduce an alcohol floor price, following a similar move by countries like Scotland and Canada.

The change will mostly affect the cost of cask wine.

Public health experts have welcomed the move and urged other state governments to consider a similar move.

Read more at http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/pm/nt-introduces-minimum-alcohol-price/10326032