A leading health institute has proposed hefty fines for anyone providing booze to children without their parents' consent.

The Australian Drug Foundation chief executive John Rogerson said on Sunday it was still legal in most parts of Australia to provide minors with alcohol on private property.

"Anyone could give your kid a drink or 10 and not be responsible for the consequences," he said in a statement.

Mr Rogerson wants to see a nationwide ban on the provision of alcohol to children on private property without parental consent.

"It's hard to believe this sort of preventative policy isn't already in place," he said.

"So we're calling on the federal government to take action."

Under the plan, adults could be fined up to $6,000 for providing booze to minors without their parents' permission, the Herald Sun newspaper reports.

Health Minister Nicola Roxon told the newspaper the foundation's proposal would be considered by the Ministerial Council of Drug Strategy.

The ministerial council's recommendations will then be presented to the Council of Australian Governments meeting in December.