There are many dimensions to the controversy about the shocking decision by cancer charity and fundraiser Dry July to partner with Australia’s biggest alcohol retailer Woolworths, but fundamentally it is unethical.
Archive - June 2019
Michael ThornHeineken honoured as a benefactor despite its misconduct in Africa
Despite the series of abuses and scandals revealed at Heineken in Africa, remarkably, the brewing company won a humanitarian award for its work in the region.
Olivier van BeemenFor the sake of humanity: Rebuilding Australia’s preventive health system
After a decade of political apathy, last week the federal government revived the opportunity to put in place the right policy settings to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians, by putting prevention first.
We’re drinking to get drunk. Stop making excuses
Australians’ relationship with alcohol is riddled with dysfunction. Nine in 10 drinkers nationwide consider themselves responsible, but half drink to get drunk.
Jane Fynes-ClintonKids under siege from alcohol, junk food and gambling ads
Stopping the marketing of harmful addictive products to children online
Editorial
Jemima TurnerFOI docs released: CSIRO shapes the future, but at what cost?
Has a ‘pro-alcohol’ agenda prevailed over the broader public interest?
The uncomfortable truth is vital to public health
Did the Australian Heart Foundation’s shock campaign cross the line or hit the mark sparking conversations on public health?
