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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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A mum crouching in front of her young son comforting him. — Policy

When profit is protected and prevention is optional, women and children pay the price

In 2024, National Cabinet made a commitment that should have marked a turning point in how this country approaches the prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence.

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We stood up against Big Tobacco. Gambling, alcohol and junk food should be next

This article was first published on Women's Agenda. As the curtain open on this year’s footy season, parents across the country are bracing for the ugly side of sport their kids didn’t sign up to. Betting odds flashed on screen before the first bounce. Alcohol promotions on signs running the...

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Political donations: Why gambling and alcohol dollars are a big problem for our democracy

There should never be a dollar value that buys our democracy. And yet alcohol and gambling companies are donating millions of dollars to Australian political parties in a pattern that peaks just before election time.

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Seize this moment of opportunity for better regulation of alcohol advertising

Right now, there is a key opportunity to make a pivotal change to how alcohol can be advertised on TV.

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An open-air stadium with a blue tennis court in the centre, during the Australian Open. Two players are in the middle of a rally. — Policy

Australian Open hits wrong record for alcohol sponsors

We need to talk about the wall-to-wall alcohol advertising that saturates the Australian Open. When alcohol and sport intertwine, it creates an environment where harms grow.

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‘All at once’: South Australia’s Royal Commission report broke new ground – in more ways than one

South Australia’s Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence has given the state’s leaders a clear direction to pull every lever to help prevent violence towards women and children - including action on alcohol.

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Young boy lying on a bed using computer and smartphone. — Policy

Children’s Online Privacy Code: Putting kids before harmful industry profits

Our Children’s Online Privacy Code submission calls for better laws to prevent harms to children and strengthen their digital rights.

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Alcohol delivery exposes people to greater harm, South Australia can lead the country with vital safeguards

The emergence of the online sale of alcohol for delivery to homes means alcohol is more available and there is heightened risk of harm to our community.

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This reform could save lives. It must not be watered down.

Speak to any frontline worker supporting domestic and family violence survivors and they’ll tell you that alcohol is often part of the story.

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Well played: ACMA takes first step towards protecting kids and kicking alcohol out of sport

Actor/Victim-Survivor Kym Valentine celebrates ACMA's push to revisit a loophole that currently allows alcohol ads during sports broadcasts.

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The simple change that could save lives and reduce the toll of family violence

Alcohol doesn’t cause violence, but it does exacerbate it. When the accessibility of alcohol increases, so does violence.

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Calling for action on a hidden crisis: deaths from alcohol toxicity

In the six months before her death in 2023, Victorian woman Kathleen Arnold had 319 alcohol products delivered to her home.

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