
The impact of COVID-19: More alcohol going into Australian homes than ever before
As the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns hit our shores triggering a public health crisis, the alcohol retail sector experienced unprecedented growth.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns hit our shores triggering a public health crisis, the alcohol retail sector experienced unprecedented growth.

Debate into the NSW Liquor Amendment Bill started in the Upper House last night and is expected to continue in the next sitting period. On DrinkTank this week we look at why it’s not okay for the alcohol industry to sell alcohol to children.

The legal loopholes around online alcohol delivery mean that community standards are not being met when it comes to keeping children, families and the community safe

In support of International FASD month, throughout September Drink Tank is sharing the stories of individuals, families and carers living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

In support of International FASD month, throughout September Drink Tank is sharing the stories of individuals, families and carers living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

In support of International FASD month, throughout September Drink Tank is sharing the stories of individuals, families and carers living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

In support of International FASD month, throughout September Drink Tank is sharing the stories of individuals, families and carers living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Big alcohol continues using tactics, well learnt from their tobacco industry mentors, that undermine community health and safety

Founder of Sober in the Country, Shanna Whan shares a touching story of why the combination of alcohol and isolation during COVID-19 has her worried sick

Alcohol industry misinformation during COVID-19 has attempted to keep people drinking at pre-pandemic levels.

Is the alcohol industry exploiting this vulnerable time in our lives as yet another opportunity to maximise their profits?

Understanding the different ways in which price effects drinking for different types of people is key to understanding the likely impacts of MUP

The long battle to introduce mandatory alcohol and pregnancy warning labels in the face of industry resistance

Ahead of International Women’s Day on Sunday we celebrate passionate, dedicated women and their valuable contributions to reducing alcohol-related harm around pregnancy

For the first time in Australia a jurisdiction has prohibited alcohol companies from using false health claims to sell alcohol.

For some older people, maintaining their current levels of alcohol consumption as they age inadvertently places them at greater risk.

Tougher laws for online alcohol sales are needed to prevent minors and people with an alcohol dependency from buying liquor at the touch of a button, UNSW public health researchers say.

After twenty-four years of advocacy, expert pregnancy health warnings are finally breaking through alcohol industry’s blockade

Why industry-funded research is such a danger to researcher credibility and public health

An Australian first study is looking into a child’s early experiences and knowledge of alcohol

Should Motorsport Australia show even greater leadership on the deadly combination of alcohol and motor racing
Our blog aims to generate meaningful commentary about alcohol policy, and to provide a platform for all members of the Australian community to share their views and concerns.
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