What GPs should know about payroll tax In the first of a series of articles on payroll tax complexities, William Buck business advisory expert Paul Copeland looks at considerations for GPs.
How to take advantage of super contribution strategies With 30 June approaching, financial healthcare advisor John Manuel explores what GPs need to know about concessional super contributions.
Sugar coated: Health experts condemn soft drink Christmas marketing campaign Health experts and local communities have criticised Coca-Cola for its plan to dispense free sugary drinks as Christmas ‘gifts’.
Australia not on track for chronic disease targets due to lack of ‘tough policies’ Australia is set to miss its 2030 goal to slash deaths from cancer and other chronic diseases, according to new analysis.
Obesity expert questions government–industry food reformulation push The Obesity Policy Coalition executive director has questioned the Federal Government’s industry partnership on voluntary reformulation of junk food.
Health experts weigh in on the Australian Beverage Council’s sugar pledge Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has backed an industry plan to reduce sugar use in non-alcoholic beverages – but many in the healthcare community argue this approach is not enough.
Sugar, tobacco and pricing signals: A taxing argument Public health advocates argue that Australia’s efforts to reduce sugar consumption may benefit from the same type of tax strategies used against tobacco.
The sugar debate: To tax or not to tax The argument over a tax on sugary drinks continues, despite the Federal Government’s refusal to implement one.