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Subscriber only Parents who buy their children alcohol are breaking the law can could receive a massive fine. Richmond Police District Acting Inspector Bernadette Ingram said as the community prepares for Australia Day, people should be aware of law regarding underage drinking. Supply means supply ‒ even as a parent you can t supply alcohol to your kids even in a licensed premises, she said. Adults can be fined up to $1100 if they have been found supplying minor on a licensed premises, and even the kids can receive a fine of $220. Act Insp Ingram said the warning comes as officers target anti-social behaviour around the Australia Day holiday.