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Victorian Coroner seeks answers to help prevent alcohol dependence deaths

Content warning: This story contains references to death, alcohol use and other sensitive issues. Victorian Coroner Ingrid Giles recently released four reports about the deaths of men who had all died from alcohol use. These men were all in my age range, (40 to 66 years old), and their stories,...

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“I need to be that voice now for him and others”: Statement to the Inquiry into health impacts of alcohol and other drugs

While growing up, there was no way of knowing that Dylan's life would be cut so short.

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A girl is talking to her mother on a bed. The girl is wearing a yellow jumper and pigtails. The mother is holding a television remote and has long, black hair. — Policy

There’s a proposal to extend alcohol ads on TV – how did it come about and where is it at?

The level of alcohol advertising on TV has sparked concern in the community - so what's happened with a proposal to extend these ads further?

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NOFASD CEO Sophie Harrington’s statement to the Inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia

FASD is often overlooked in broader discussions on alcohol related harm, yet the impact of alcohol on a developing fetus has been known for more than 50 years in the English-speaking world.

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Parliament House in the Northern Territory. — Policy

Northern Territory Government scraps alcohol floor price

On Tuesday night, the Northern Territory Government pushed through its bill to repeal the Minimum Unit Price (floor price) on alcohol - news that is bitterly disappointing.

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Opening statement to the Inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia

Every day, people across Australia are negatively impacted by alcohol, through injury, mental ill-health, chronic diseases, alcohol use disorders, gender-based violence and disadvantage.

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The commercial TV industry is currently fighting for more alcohol ads on our screens, against community sentiment. — Policy

When we let industries set their own rules, communities always lose

The commercial television industry’s proposal to extend the times alcohol can be advertised would be a significant step backwards in protecting children from alcohol harm.

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“Violence is gendered. Alcohol is too”: Michael Salter on preventing gendered violence in Australia

As Australia has built our policies around the prevention of family, domestic and sexual violence, the role of alcohol has been denied.

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nicole-hewlett-alcohol-violence — Policy

“We need a healing informed approach”: Nicole Hewlett on how communities can lead change to address alcohol and violence

Proud Palawa woman Nicole Hewlett explains how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples play a fundamental role in addressing alcohol and violence within their communities.

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Do you want children seeing even more alcohol advertising on TV? Then don’t miss this consultation

The industry body representing commercial television stations is seeking to extend the times that alcoholic products can be advertised by about 800 hours each year.

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Policy

“When he drank, I got scared…”: Unpacking victim survivors’ experiences of violence

Dr Ingrid Wilson explores her research that has aimed to elevate the voices of women whose experience of alcohol-related violence are rarely heard - and often overlooked.

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Our kids aren’t legally allowed to drink. Why are they being targeted with alcohol ads?

Children and young people should be able to experience the benefits that come with engaging in the online world, without being commercially cyberstalked with aggressive and potentially dangerous marketing.

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