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Children put at risk from online sales and home delivery of alcoholic products
FARE and Berry Street are calling on governments to keep families and children safe from the harms from online sales and delivery of alcohol
FARE is an informed media source and a well-respected voice on the global science relating to alcohol and its impact on society.
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Vic alcohol support demand rise amid COVID
Victoria's alcohol services have experienced a surge in demand as many locked-down residents turned to the bottle, a new poll shows. The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association surveyed services across the state between December and January to gauge the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on client presentations.
'One step forward and two steps back': Carers, advocates slam leaked proposals for NDIS overhaul
Carers and advocates have savaged a proposed overhaul of the $22 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme, demanding the federal government rule out several potential reforms touted in a leaked draft of new laws.
Woolworths cancels plans for Dan Murphy's mega-store near dry Indigenous communities
Supermarket giant Woolworths has scrapped its long-running push to open a large-scale Dan Murphy's outlet near Darwin's airport, but has not ruled out a development at another location.
Recent media releases
Community leaders call for Woolworths Directors to abandon plans for Dan Murphy’s superstore
Today community leaders have signed an open letter to Woolworths Chair Gordon Cairns calling on him to abandon plans for a Dan Murphy’s superstore close to dry communities in Darwin
FARE welcomes updated National Alcohol Guidelines
The Guidelines reflect the best available evidence on the harm caused by alcohol, providing people with accurate, clear and consistent information about how to reduce their risk of harm.
Aussie kids’ personal data unprotected, as harmful digital marketing increases: landmark report reveals
Australia is falling behind the rest of the world in protecting kids from predatory digital marketing of harmful products like alcohol, unhealthy food and gambling, according to a new report released today.
New laws in NSW close loopholes for online alcohol delivery
Community organisations have welcomed new legislation in NSW to hold alcohol companies that sell their products online to a higher standard.