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When it comes to political donations from alcohol and gambling companies, the Australian public is often in the dark, research shows, despite recent reforms.
While show medals, awards and expert reviews can be helpful when it comes to buying wine, that doesn’t mean they’re the final word.
The ‘boozedoggle’ of a $225 million subsidy to The Beer Store to allow alcohol sales in corner stores misses the populist attack on unionized jobs.
We found lobbying registers were hard to navigate and not detailed enough.
Ireland recently passed legislation to introduce clearer alcohol labels to warn about the risks of liver disease and fatal cancers from drinking alcohol. Australia should do the same.
A 2018 ruling that alcohol should be no cheaper than $1.30 per unit resulted in sales of cask wine - the most problematic drink for Darwin and the wider Northern Territory - to fall by half.
Not just individuals, but the government’s too.
Drinking guidelines are based on the levels of alcohol consumption the latest research says can be harmful. But these guidelines don’t necessarily suit the alcohol industry.
Having only started producing whisky in 2006, the small subtropical island is producing millions of bottles and scooping up top industry awards.
There’s no credible evidence that Dry January is good for your health. But it’s certainly good for on group: the alcohol industry.
Why the amount of retail sales of alcohol doesn’t add up to how much we drink.
The Queensland government has said it will push ahead with its plan to introduce lockouts and 3am closing times for pubs and clubs. This is a good idea for patrons and businesses alike.
The most ardent supporters of alcohol must admit it causes an immense amount of harm.
It’s undeniable that there’s an irreconcilable conflict of interest in the alcohol industry being involved in developing health policy. And by participating in meetings involving industry representatives…
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