Tax and policy needed to fight sugar: Study Support is growing for a sugary drinks tax, with one expert saying an ‘individual responsibility’ narrative is out of step with reality.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.