With such a long tradition it is difficult to transform, but change is sorely needed
Archive - July 2017
Emmanuel KuntscheAlcohol acknowledged but still not fully addressed
In response to Federal Human Services Minister Alan Tudge's recent speech urging Australians to embrace a new direction in fighting poverty, Drink Tank calls for more political will to address the underlying factors.
EditorialJune Oscar’s address at the #standwithuswomen March Against Violence
On Tuesday 11 July, June Oscar AO addressed at the #standwithuswomen March Against Violence, in Alice Springs, NT, Australia, highlighting the human rights issues facing local communities.
June OscarNew industry ad ‘rules’ are nothing more than window-dressing
New rules are unlikely to reduce young people’s exposure to alcohol ads
Julia Stafford
Hannah PierceIt’s In The Numbers: Alcohol An Obstacle To Development
With alcohol adversely impacting 13 of 17 Sustainable Development Goals, alcohol’s massive burden on sustainable human development is indisputable.
Kristina SperkovaAlcohol industry isn’t just funding studies; it’s also funding journalism to sway public opinion
Gary Schwitzer, the founder and publisher of HealthNewsReview.org reports on the alcohol industry's controversial funding journalism workshops and activities to sway public opinion.
Gary SchwitzerYes, alcohol awareness campaigns like Dry July can work, but not for everyone
July on the doorstep means many people will be taking their last drinks until August. Australia’s Dry July annual campaign to raise funds for people affected by cancer is about to begin and thousands have pledged to...
Julie RobertAsk the doctor: Does alcohol sponsorship belong in sport?
VIDEO - ABC’s Ask the Doctor co-host talks #BoozeFreeSport
Passing the Shout test
Aggressive posturing and false narrative industry’s predictable response to alcohol harm
Michael ThornLight-hearted Pregnant Pause TVC encourages alcohol free pregnancy
"Life is better with the support of family and friends" - is the message at the heart of the new, light-hearted Pregnant Pause television commercial shot in Canberra.
