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Mounting evidence for sugar tax success

Mounting evidence for sugar tax success

Daily sugar intake fell by 11 g in adults one year after the UK rolled out a levy, as calls to introduce the tax in Australia gain momentum.


Sugary drink tax could raise billions: Parliamentary Budget Office

Sugary drink tax could raise billions: Parliamentary Budget Office

Data has shed light on the significant economic benefits a proposed 20% levy could have, while GPs spruik its potential health benefits.


GP spearheads indefinite energy drink ban for kids

GP spearheads indefinite energy drink ban for kids

A regional WA GP is at the centre of a campaign to ban the sale of energy drinks to young people, with her hometown leading the way.


College presidents unite in call for clean energy

College presidents unite in call for clean energy

The leaders of five medical colleges, including the RACGP, have warned about the devastating health impacts of burning fossil fuels.


Health experts weigh in on the Australian Beverage Council’s sugar pledge

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

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 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.


Fighting excess sugar consumption in Cape York

Fighting excess sugar consumption in Cape York

Excessive sugar consumption is a major health problem in many remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities throughout Australia.


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