A report released today on alcohol-related harm in Western Australian electorates cannot be relied upon as a credible source of information. “The Alcohol-related Harms in Western Australian Electoral Districts report is a collection of falsehoods, inaccuracies and...
Proposed alcohol advertising ban in Western Australia a poor decision
The alcohol industry has slammed an Opposition election campaign proposal to ban alcohol advertising on public transport in Western Australia as poorly thought-out and not supported by credible research or data. “This is a poor policy decision taken on the run without...
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...
