The findings of a new report examining family domestic violence in Australia show that alcohol cannot be blamed for increases in domestic violence, and reducing its availability is not the answer to addressing this serious issue, peak industry body Alcohol Beverages...
The NSW Government’s announcement today that it has brought forward specific reforms for small bars and takeaway alcohol sales in time for the festive season is a sensible step to help small business operators in Sydney and across NSW, peak industry body Alcohol...
Changes to Sydney’s lockout laws announced today by the state government are a step in the right direction but need to go further, peak industry body Alcohol Beverages Australia has said. “The alcohol beverages industry welcomes minor changes to lockout laws, the...
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...
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...
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...