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Sugar coated: Health experts condemn soft drink Christmas marketing campaign

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 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

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

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.


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