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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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Man transporting alcohol during COVID-19 — Health

The impact of COVID-19: More alcohol going into Australian homes than ever before

Date February 23, 2021

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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Policy

It’s not OK to sell alcohol to kids online

Date October 22, 2020

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.

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Policy

COVID-19 shines a light on online alcohol delivery loopholes

Date October 1, 2020

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

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Community stories

Facing disability: For the first time I have been given the tools to survive

Date September 24, 2020

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).

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Community stories

Meg’s story – International FASD Awareness Month

Date September 17, 2020

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).

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Community stories

Sophie’s story – International FASD Awareness Month

Date September 10, 2020

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).

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Community stories

September rocks! – International FASD Awareness Month

Date September 3, 2020

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).

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Policy

Beware of big liquor spin, false conspiracies and ‘myths’ about alcohol-related harm

Date June 19, 2020

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

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Community stories

Last time I went into isolation, I became an alcoholic

Date May 21, 2020

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

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Health

Keep calm and carry on drinking: alcohol industry’s message during COVID-19

Date April 29, 2020

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

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Health

Alcohol marketing in the time of COVID-19

Date April 23, 2020

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

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Policy

New Australian estimates of the impact of Minimum Unit Pricing

Date March 12, 2020

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

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