Findings from the most comprehensive survey of Australia’s drinking practices have confirmed a continuation of longstanding positive trends in our community. “These significant results confirm that the vast majority of Australians are continuing to enjoy alcohol...
Australians continue to drink responsibly according to an Australian Bureau of Statistics report, Apparent Consumption of Alcohol, Australia, 2015-16, released today, which shows only a marginal 0.4% per capita increase since 2014-15. On a per capita basis, there were...
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...