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‘We need to act’: Junk food advertising bill tabled

‘We need to act’: Junk food advertising bill tabled

Proposed new laws would stop unhealthy food from being advertised from 6.00 am – 9.30 pm to help protect children.


RACGP backs proposed crackdown on harmful marketing

RACGP backs proposed crackdown on harmful marketing

The college is supporting a push from crossbench MPs for stronger regulation on advertising for gambling, junk food, alcohol, and fossil fuels.


$11 million COVID booster campaign yet to have an impact

$11 million COVID booster campaign yet to have an impact

Halfway through the advertising blitz, Australia’s third dose coverage has increased by just 0.3%. GPs say the money would be better spent supporting providers.


TGA updates COVID vaccine advertising guidelines for GPs

TGA updates COVID vaccine advertising guidelines for GPs

Those taking part in the rollout now have permission to advertise the vaccines, including brand names, and can offer incentives.


Updated COVID vaccine advice: What GPs need to know

Updated COVID vaccine advice: What GPs need to know

The new advice comes after news of a death with a ‘likely’ link to the AstraZeneca vaccine.


TGA to provide further clarity on vaccine advertising guidelines

TGA to provide further clarity on vaccine advertising guidelines

The move comes after a request from RACGP President Dr Karen Price.


Revised advertising guidelines GPs need to know

Revised advertising guidelines GPs need to know

The updated AHPRA resource is designed to protect the public from false or misleading claims and allow them to make informed healthcare choices.


Mundipharma fined for misleading advertising of opioids

Mundipharma fined for misleading advertising of opioids

The international affiliate of Purdue Pharma was issued 24 infringement notices by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.


TGA changes offer greater protection from misleading advertising

TGA changes offer greater protection from misleading advertising

The TGA intends its updated code to provide consumers improved protection from misleading advertising of therapeutic goods.


AHPRA releases further guidance on the use of testimonials

AHPRA releases further guidance on the use of testimonials

Health organisations and individual practitioners should be aware that selectively editing reviews or testimonials can potentially break the law, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has warned.


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