The CSIRO's staunch pro-alcohol research agenda is completely untenable and a serious conflict of interest.
Archive - April 2019
Michael Thorn
Tony WalkerThe Australian Government funds both pro- and anti-alcohol research efforts
Australia’s premier science institute CSIRO has been exposed its ties to the alcohol industry and its pro-alcohol research.
Saul NewmanYoung people given platform to call out alcohol industry’s dirty tactics
While young people today are savvier than previous generations, many haven’t considered how alcohol advertising might be influencing their own decisions.
Lyn RobertsCutting cancer costs is a worthy policy, but we need to try to prevent it too
Australian governments must ignore industry influence and take the long view by investing more in health prevention
Terry Slevin
Simone PettigrewAlcohol multinationals using sports to exploit Aussie kids
The AFL and NRL are being used as a highly effective conduit for mass alcohol marketing during children’s TV viewing hours.
Jenny GoodareIs moderate drinking good for me? Science says no
It was previously thought that moderate drinking could be good for our health. The latest evidence says the opposite.
Hassan VallyChicken-feed budget for preventative health
The 2019 Federal Budget gave nothing but scraps to worthwhile public health initiatives and the picture is particularly grim for those looking to prevent alcohol harm.
Booze laws stopped Newcastle bloodshed and they can help Hobart
Hobart’s current problems with alcohol violence can be solved by looking to Newcastle
Tony Brown