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For women and children experiencing gender-based violence across the country, sporting events mean they are at even greater risk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This article was first published on Women’s Agenda. As the curtain open on this year’s footy season, parents across the
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.
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 Australians from all walks of life can experience dependence. You are not alone – and it’s never too
Have your say to reduce alcohol ads on TV We should all be able to switch on the TV to watch our favourite
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.
In March 2026, the NT Legislative Assembly referred the Liquor Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 to the NT Legislative Scrutiny Committee for a rushed inquiry, seeking submissions within just one week. In the Bill, the NT Government did not give sufficient regard to the right to health, or to the ‘consultation’ process on the Bill. The Bill would likely contribute to preventable harm in the Northern Territory community.
When I lost my son Dylan to Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in 2022, my world changed forever.
Right now, there is a key opportunity to make a pivotal change to how alcohol can be advertised on TV.
The returned South Australian Labor Government has an opportunity to be among the first jurisdictions in the country to enact life-saving alcohol delivery laws.
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For women and children experiencing gender-based violence across the country, sporting events mean they are at even greater risk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In March 2026, the NT Legislative Assembly referred the Liquor Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 to the NT Legislative Scrutiny Committee for a rushed inquiry, seeking submissions within just one week. In the Bill, the NT Government did not give sufficient regard to the right to health, or to the ‘consultation’ process on the Bill. The Bill would likely contribute to preventable harm in the Northern Territory community.
When I lost my son Dylan to Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in 2022, my world changed forever.
Right now, there is a key opportunity to make a pivotal change to how alcohol can be advertised on TV.
The returned South Australian Labor Government has an opportunity to be among the first jurisdictions in the country to enact life-saving alcohol delivery laws.
Road trauma and safety experts fear the fatal consequences of Heineken’s high profile Formula 1 sponsorship, ahead of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this weekend, and have accused Heineken of recklessly encouraging drink driving.
Spoiling the start of our ‘summer of cricket’, the alcohol industry has been exposed for using supposedly tough rules on alcohol advertising as a decoy to continue targeting children with alcohol ads as they watch their heroes play.
AFL identities Mick Malthouse and Rod Butterss, Australian cricketing hero John Inverarity, dual Olympian Clover Maitland, extreme sportswoman and mountaineer Cheryl Bart, NRL great Steve Ella, and hockey legend Ric Charlesworth are among an elite group of sporting greats calling for a lifetime ban on alcohol advertising in sport.
Public health advocates are calling on the National Rugby League (NRL) to acknowledge and address a dangerous spike in domestic violence against women and children linked to the annual State of Origin series.Â
The Canberra Cavalry Baseball Team and the Australian Baseball League are facing mounting criticism over a damning video made public today highlighting a dangerous and harmful alcohol culture at the Canberra Club.
Commonwealth Games Minister Kate Jones has been roundly criticised for her endorsement and involvement in the launch of a series of commemorative beer cans to mark the up-coming Commonwealth Games.
A new national poll has revealed that nine in every 10 Australian parents are opposed to the high volume of alcohol advertising their children are exposed to during sports including tennis, cricket, Rugby League, and Aussie Rules.
Ahead of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane on Thursday, new polling has found more than four out of five Australians believe that the alcohol industry should not be allowed to advertise alcoholic beverages to children during children’s television viewing times.
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.
A number of leading Australians have lent their support to a campaign to remove alcohol sponsorship from professional sport.
Health experts have welcomed Commonwealth Government plans to include preventive health as a central pillar of a new the national sports plan but have cautioned against developing only half a solution.
The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) and Bluearth welcomed the opportunity to make a submission on the development of the National Sports Plan. FARE’s submission contained six recommendations, and calls for the establishment of a sports sponsorship replacement fund, with revenue to be generated from a long overdue and much needed reform of the alcohol tax system.
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