There's some disappointment that the Government's planned alcohol law reforms don't go further.

The government wants to change the rules to stop liquor stores and supermarkets tying up councils in expensive legal battles, by removing the ability to appeal liquor decisions.

But critics say the announcement, made yesterday by Justice Minister Kiri Allan, doesn't go far enough, with no mention of looking at the drinking age, nor restricting alcohol marketing and sponsorship.

Ms Allan says a second phase of alcohol law reforms will be made in March next year,

Communities Against Alcohol Harm spokesperson, Dr Grant Hewison, spoke to Michael Cropp.