Moderation and flexibility are the best tools of any good government, which stands in sharp contrast to this one’s response to the greyhound industry inquiry.
Industry voices Callinan views
The review was published yesterday and recommends that the 10pm restriction on take-away packaged alcohol sales be moved to 11pm, with the home delivery of alcohol to be allowed until midnight. Also that the 1.30am lock outs and 3am last drinks in the Sydney Central...
Surprising ways to make your drink order healthier
There are a lot more options than your go-to vodka soda.
Some perspective on alcohol sales
Australian Bureau of Statistics data on retail sales of alcohol products during 2020 are not the full story, says Alcohol Beverages Australia CEO Andrew Wilsmore. “We need to remember the hurt that’s been suffered by pubs, clubs and restaurants and cafes – where a...
Australians should have no faith in the new drinking guidelines
Peak industry body Alcohol Beverages Australia has expressed its disappointment at the release of the final guidelines by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recommending Australians consume no more than 10 drinks a week. ABA CEO Andrew Wilsmore...
What we are not being told about new drinking guidelines
Despite the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) creating headlines with a recommendation to consume no more than 10 drinks a week to reduce your risk of harm from alcohol, new analysis has revealed Australian drinkers could consume up to 28 drinks a...
