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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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Alcohol is a trigger for family violence – so why aren’t governments acting on it?

Date May 6, 2024

Accessibility and availability of alcohol is closely linked to violence. Yet it wasn't mentioned once following the National Cabinet meeting last week.

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More Australians are seeking support for alcohol. Here’s how governments can take action

Date April 26, 2024

A new survey found more than 6 million Australians drink alcohol at high-risk levels, and many in our community support measures to reduce harm.

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Open letter: Alcohol industry’s review of its Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC)

Date April 27, 2023

For more than two decades, alcohol companies have largely set their own advertising rules through the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) Scheme. Unsurprisingly, these rules are weak and littered with loopholes. Because they are voluntary, they are consequence-free when breaches occur.

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Associate Professor Nic Carah — Policy

VIDEO: ‘Our phone has become a bottle shop’

Date March 17, 2023

With online connection more important in our everyday lives than ever, it’s essential we ensure a safe and healthy digital environment for everyone.

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Close up of woman's hands holding a smartphone — Policy

On Safer Internet Day, highlighting the urgent need for reforms and regulations on digital platforms

Date February 7, 2023

Decision makers are rightfully probing the role of digital platforms like Meta, Twitter, TikTok and Snapchat in Australians’ lives, with multiple inquiries considering the regulations that should apply to multi-national social media companies.

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World map showing organisations who support banning alcohol ads on Netflix — Policy

Community organisations call on Netflix to set the standard with an ad model that prioritises health and wellbeing

Date November 1, 2022

As the world’s biggest streaming platform, with more than 220 million subscribers, Netflix has the chance to set the standard and establish an ad model that prioritises people’s health and wellbeing. Netflix has already made an important decision to exclude gambling advertising from its new ad-supported subscription tier. Now, more...

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Imprisoned person's hands gripping the door of a jail cell — Policy

How Australia is criminalising people with FASD

Date September 19, 2022

Everyone with a disability should have access to the support they need. This is especially true for a lifelong disability like Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). People with FASD experience neurodevelopmental challenges that can affect motor skills, language, executive functioning and social skills.

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Person using phone in the dark — Policy

How dark is ‘dark advertising’? We audited Facebook, Google and other platforms to find out

Date September 7, 2022

Once upon a time, most advertisements were public. If we wanted to see what advertisers were doing, we could easily find it – on TV, in newspapers and magazines, and on billboards around the city.

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Teenage boy using smart phone — Policy

Building evidence to stop harm from online alcohol marketing

Date August 4, 2022

We spend a lot of time online to work, study, and stay connected. That’s why it is important our time online is not punctured with endless exposure to products that are harmful to our overall health and wellbeing. When digital marketing is out of control, we need to set checks...

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Young boy watching sport on TV — Policy

When will the season of alcohol and sport end?

Date July 7, 2022

Right now, there is much excitement in my household about the State of Origin. But there’s something else on too, and our kids are taking notice. Research released by Deakin University recently analysed the number of alcohol ads shown during sport on free-to-air television networks.

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A mother and her young son playing together in a park — Policy

Alcohol companies continue to play by their own rules, putting our children’s health at risk

Date June 22, 2022

Last year, a Dan Murphy's mobile billboard rolled into Byron Bay, parking itself 185 metres from Byron Bay High School. Emblazoned across it read, “Go for a skate while you wait for your Dan Murphy’s order to arrive.”

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People talking together — Policy

How community groups successfully kept alcohol tax cuts out of Federal Budget 2022

Date June 1, 2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends alcohol taxation as one of the most effective ways to prevent and reduce alcohol harms. Introducing this form of taxation is a double win – not only does it reduce risky alcohol use, but it also increases government revenue through tax, thereby contributing toward...

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