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Alcohol and gambling sponsorship in Australian sport

05/08/2026

Everyone in Australia – especially children and young people – should be able to watch and follow sports free from alcohol and gambling advertising. For years, the community has been calling for this change. Despite this, alcohol and gambling companies continue to saturate the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) with advertising of their harmful products, through a myriad of sponsorship deals across the two leagues.

Submission to NT Liquor Act Amendment Bill

31/07/2026

In July 2026, the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly referred the Liquor Act Amendment Bill 2026 (Serial 71) to the Legislative Scrutiny Committee. Measures in the Bill include the conversion of Aboriginal communities currently designated as Interim Alcohol Protected Areas into General Restricted Areas. NT Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations have long advocated for this change as an effective measure to reduce community harms.

Parliament House Event 22 June 2026

24/06/2026

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“Sport shapes culture”: Advocates, footballers call for action to prevent gender-based violence through sport

22/06/2026

Advocates, experts and sports players have gathered at Parliament House to today call on political and sporting leaders to acknowledge and address the role of sport to prevent alcohol-related domestic, family and sexual violence.

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National Framework for action to prevent alcohol-related family violence

19/06/2026

National Framework for Action to Prevent Alcohol-related Family Violence Everyone deserves to be safe, but domestic, sexual and family violence remains one of Australia’s

Alcohol ads in sport shape our culture and increase harm, we have an opportunity to address it

10/06/2026

Across codes, sports promotion is inseparable from addictive and harmful products like alcohol.

Domestic violence spikes on State of Origin game night. Addressing alcohol’s role in sport will make a real difference

28/05/2026

For women and children experiencing gender-based violence across the country, sporting events mean they are at even greater risk.

William, in a red jumper, standing in his backyard.

William has seen how alcohol and sport are intertwined his entire life. He wants to see change for his son’s wellbeing

22/05/2026

I grew up on a farm near a small town in central NSW. Throughout my childhood I played a range of sports and liked to watch it on TV almost as much.

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Natalya’s story: The question that helped her cut out alcohol for good

15/05/2026

After recognising alcohol was having a negative impact on her life, Natalya resolved to choose her health and happiness over what society wanted – and hasn’t looked back.

Give us an ad break: Fostering a world where children see less gambling, alcohol and unhealthy food ads

08/05/2026

From ensuring kids see fewer alcohol, gambling and unhealthy food ads, to better supporting young men, this is how taking action to reduce harmful product advertising can create a better future.

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

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

01/05/2026

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.

Submission to the ACMA review of alcohol advertising rules in the Free TV Code

30/04/2026

Australians should be able to enjoy sport and entertainment in environments that are safe and free from harm caused by alcohol. Commercial free-to-air television continues to play a significant role in the lives of Australians, and in shaping community norms and behaviours. More than half of Australian adults are watching broadcast television each week, according to the latest data from ACMA.

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

24/04/2026

This article was first published on Women’s Agenda. As the curtain open on this year’s footy season, parents across the

I’m Good

22/04/2026

I’m Good is a digital campaign that offers tips, strategies and evidence-based information to the 1 in 3 Canberrans who want to cut back or cut out alcohol.

Our team

21/04/2026

Our team More information We are a highly skilled, committed team with vast experience in health promotion, policy, research, communication,

3 in 4 Australians want less alcohol ads on TV, as community calls for stronger safeguards

20/04/2026

Public health organisations and community advocates are calling on Australia’s media regulator to use its review of television alcohol advertising rules to introduce stronger safeguards, saying current regulations fail to protect the community from harm and fall short of public expectations.

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Alcohol advertising on Australian commercial television: community attitudes

20/04/2026

This report analyses findings from a nationally representative survey conducted in February 2026, on public attitudes to alcohol advertising on television in Australia. The survey reveals significant community concern about the nature and extent of alcohol advertising and signals clear community demand for stricter regulation of alcohol advertising.

Alcohol dependence

02/04/2026

Alcohol dependence Australians from all walks of life can experience dependence. You are not alone – and it’s never too

Two parents and their teenage daughter sitting on the couch and watch TV.

Have your say to reduce alcohol ads on TV

31/03/2026

Have your say to reduce alcohol ads on TV We should all be able to switch on the TV to watch our favourite

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

30/03/2026

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.

Research papers

Alcohol and gambling sponsorship in Australian sport

05/08/2026

Policy submissions

Submission to NT Liquor Act Amendment Bill

31/07/2026

Parliament House Event 22 June 2026

24/06/2026

Media releases

“Sport shapes culture”: Advocates, footballers call for action to prevent gender-based violence through sport

22/06/2026

National Framework for action to prevent alcohol-related family violence

19/06/2026

Policy

Alcohol ads in sport shape our culture and increase harm, we have an opportunity to address it

Across codes, sports promotion is inseparable from addictive and harmful products like alcohol.

10/06/2026

Policy

Domestic violence spikes on State of Origin game night. Addressing alcohol’s role in sport will make a real difference

For women and children experiencing gender-based violence across the country, sporting events mean they are at even greater risk.

28/05/2026

Community stories

William has seen how alcohol and sport are intertwined his entire life. He wants to see change for his son’s wellbeing

I grew up on a farm near a small town in central NSW. Throughout my childhood I played a range of sports and liked to watch it on TV almost as much.

22/05/2026

Community stories

Natalya’s story: The question that helped her cut out alcohol for good

After recognising alcohol was having a negative impact on her life, Natalya resolved to choose her health and happiness over what society wanted – and hasn’t looked back.

15/05/2026

Policy

Give us an ad break: Fostering a world where children see less gambling, alcohol and unhealthy food ads

From ensuring kids see fewer alcohol, gambling and unhealthy food ads, to better supporting young men, this is how taking action to reduce harmful product advertising can create a better future.

08/05/2026

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.

01/05/2026

Policy submissions

Submission to the ACMA review of alcohol advertising rules in the Free TV Code

30/04/2026

Policy

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

24/04/2026

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I’m Good

I’m Good is a digital campaign that offers tips, strategies and evidence-based information to the 1 in 3 Canberrans who want to cut back or cut out alcohol.

22/04/2026

Our team

21/04/2026

Media releases

3 in 4 Australians want less alcohol ads on TV, as community calls for stronger safeguards

20/04/2026

Research papers

Alcohol advertising on Australian commercial television: community attitudes

20/04/2026

Alcohol dependence

02/04/2026

Have your say to reduce alcohol ads on TV

31/03/2026

Policy

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

30/03/2026

FARE submission in relation to pregnancy warning labels on packaged alcoholic beverages

11/10/2018

On 11 October 2018 the Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation for Australia and New Zealand decided to mandate the application of pregnancy warning labels on all packaged alcohol products.

States throw down gauntlet to commonwealth on alcohol pregnancy warning labels

05/10/2018

Is the Commonwealth Government daring to recklessly endanger the lives of Australia’s unborn children?

FASD Awareness Day: Alcohol & pregnancy information must be rigorous and regulated

07/09/2018

This International FASD Awareness Day, leading public health body, the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), is calling for further government efforts in the prevention and treatment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Deceive, deny, delay – industry lies exposed ahead of government alcohol roundtable

24/07/2018

A newly released analysis of alcohol industry submissions to the National Alcohol Strategy (NAS) consultation has exposed the lengths the alcohol industry will go to attack, undermine and subvert the development of alcohol policy measures that would reduce harm and save lives.

This is what an alcohol pregnancy warning label should look like

26/06/2018

Leading public health body, the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), has today proposed an alcohol pregnancy warning label, incorporating best practice principles, to be applied to all alcohol products.

Understanding of consumer information messaging on alcohol products

27/04/2018

Theis research investigates consumer understanding and interpretation of the two most commonly used consumer information message labels for alcohol and pregnancy, and to explore whether there might be potential to enhance their effectiveness.

Australia, an intoxicated society: 40 Years on from the Baume Report

29/11/2017

Forty years ago, a progressive and prescient Senate Committee report identified alcohol and its harms as a problem of epidemic proportions. In 1977 the Senate Standing Committee on Social Welfare released its report, Drug Problems in Australia – an intoxicated society?

Pregnancy warning labels on alcohol products long overdue

23/11/2017

The six-year delay in introducing mandatory pregnancy health warnings on alcohol products has resulted in an estimated 450,000 alcohol-exposed pregnancies, but momentum is growing for State and Commonwealth Health Ministers to act when they next meet on Friday, with the West Australian Government calling for immediate action on labelling.

International experts label new alcohol provisions an unacceptable trade-off

05/10/2017

International health experts are increasingly concerned by the deliberate targeting of children by the alcohol industry and the absence of government regulatory frameworks to protect children and keep the industry in line.

Study: Alcohol warning labels delayed by industry’s tobacco tactics

09/06/2016

A new study has found that Australian alcohol companies have successfully copied tactics straight out of the tobacco playbook to block the introduction of mandated pregnancy warning labels.

Brewers slammed for desperate and misleading attempt to market beer as a healthy product

10/12/2015

A new digital advertising campaign launched today pokes fun, and holes, in attempts by Australian brewers, Lion and Carlton & United Breweries, to market beer as a healthy choice for Australians. Slamming the brewer’s marketing as deceptive and misleading, the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), says that alcohol companies should be prohibited from using language that can mislead consumers into thinking that alcohol products have positive health qualities when they don’t.

Labelling decision shows health ministers put booze before babies

27/06/2014

Australia’s leading alcohol research and education body has condemned Australia’s health ministers for kowtowing to the alcohol industry and putting booze before babies with its

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