Northern Territorians will be disappointed with key recommendations from the Northern Territory Alcohol Policies and Legislation Review, like minimum pricing and restrictions on license density and advertising, because they have already been proven as failures that...
No link between underage drinking and alcohol ads in sport
Footy Grand Finals weekend has just come and gone, the time of year when the anti-alcohol brigade ramps up their attempts to shame anyone who enjoys a drink while watching sport by criticising the organisations that sponsor it.
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...
