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# Alcohol Beverages Australia

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- [Correction Via Letter To Editor - Sydney Morning Herald](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/correction-via-letter-to-editor-sydney-morning-herald/) - "The Alcohol industry is working positively and closely with FSANZ to implement energy labelling on its products to assist consumers make informed responsible choices. Any claim that the introduction of energy labelling is not supported by the alcohol industry is simply wrong. Consumers are drinking less but better, with consumption falling over more than three
- [Updated alcohol data shows Australia's long term drinking consumption continues down](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/updated-alcohol-data-shows-australias-long-term-drinking-consumption-continues-down/) - Today’s AIHW release continues to paint a responsible picture, with the long-term trend showing Australia’s drinking culture is increasingly one where moderation is the norm. Executive Director of Alcohol Beverages Australia, Adele Young, said today “The survey shows that Australians maintained a sensible relationship with alcohol over the 2019-2020 year.” The data released by the
- [Positive drinking trends show Australia's drinking culture has changed for the better](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/positive-drinking-trends-show-australias-drinking-culture-has-changed-for-the-better/) - Today’s ABS release continues to paint a positive picture for Australian society, with the long term trend showing Australia’s drinking culture is increasingly one where moderation is the new norm. Risky drinking rates are falling for both men and women, and young 18-24 year olds are showing themselves as the generation of moderation. CEO of
- [“Alcohol Beverage Industry response to FARE Covid-drinking Report”](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/alcohol-beverage-industry-response-to-fare-covid-drinking-report/) - The report released today by FARE once again seeks to sensationalise Australians drinking during covid, by suggesting an increase in retail sales led to higher volume of alcohol sold, rather than that Australians were paying more for their drinks and hospitality was largely closed. CEO of Alcohol Beverages Australia, Andrew Wilsmore said “Australians didn’t drink
- [Statement on Australia-UK Free Trade Deal](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/statement-on-australia-uk-free-trade-deal/) - Alcohol Beverages Australia welcomes the signing of the Free Trade Agreement between Australia and the United Kingdom. Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Wilsmore said “the finalisation of the Australia-UK Free trade deal brings considerable benefits to drinks producers in both countries and to their consumers. “The FTA is estimated to see $43 million in annual customs
- [Cost of Alcohol study to drive resources to cultural change](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/cost-of-alcohol-study-to-drive-resources-to-cultural-change/) - Alcohol Beverages Australia, and the industry more broadly, are very supportive of reducing the harmful impacts of drinking. These latest cost estimates show that some of the figures reflect the impacts of alcohol from years and perhaps decades of misuse, offsetting some of the health gains we might expect from the overall declining harmful use
- [Statement on alcohol beverage supply chain disruptions](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/statement-on-alcohol-beverage-supply-chain-disruptions/) - CEO of Alcohol Beverages Australia, Mr Andrew Wilsmore, said “The good news for Australians is that there will still be plenty of drinks to choose from when they visit their local bottleshop, pub, club or restaurant this festive season. “Some products, however, may not be available due to global supply chain disruptions and local pallet
- [ABA appoints new executive team following 2021 AGM](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/aba-appoints-new-executive-team-following-2021-agm/) - Alcohol Beverages Australia has elected a new Executive Committee at its Annual General Meeting hosted on November 30 in Sydney. Mr Greg Holland, CEO of Spirits & Cocktails Australia has been elected as the new ABA Chair; with Mr Tony Battaglene, CEO of Australian Grape & Wine named as Deputy Chair; and Mr John Preston,
- [Monash University study reveals moderate drinking protective against heart disease](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/monash-university-study-reveals-moderate-drinking-protective-against-heart-disease/) - Monash University researchers have found that moderate drinking of alcohol is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and a lowering of mortality from all causes in comparison to teetotallers. The study observed more than 18,000 people in the US and Australia over the age of 70 and is the first to investigate the
- [Wastewater Survey confirms Australians continued to drink responsibly through covid](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wastewater-survey-confirms-australians-continued-to-drink-responsibly-through-covid/) - Despite alarmist claims from anti-alcohol around Aussies drinking more during covid, a new survey shows alcohol consumption during the pandemic remains unchanged.
- [New international survey: Closure of cafés, bars, and restaurants during pandemic led to decline in social and mental wellbeing](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/closure-of-bars-and-restaurants-led-to-decline-in-social-and-mental-wellbeing/) - Closures of cafés, bars, and restaurants during the pandemic negatively affected adults’ social and mental wellbeing across the globe, according to new polling.
- [New global standards of responsible alcohol marketing to keep influencers accountable](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/new-global-standards-of-responsible-alcohol-marketing-to-keep-influencers-accountable/) - ABA congratulates the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) on the launch of its new global standards pledge for influencer marketing.
- [ABA statement in response to Cancer Council research on labelling claims](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/aba-respond-to-cancer-council/) - ABA CEO, Andrew Wilsmore responds to new research from the Cancer Council that claims alcohol companies are falsely promoting products as 'better-for-you.'
- [ABA welcomes grant to explore blockchain technology](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/aba-welcomes-grant-to-explore-blockchain-technology/) - Alcohol Beverages Australia Chief Executive Andrew Wilsmore welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of a $2.6m grant to explore the potential of blockchain technology to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the food and beverage sector. “This project offers a unique opportunity to deliver on the goals outlined in Alcohol Beverage Australia’s Vision for Industry 2030 to
- [ABA comment on latest AIHW Findings on Alcohol Consumption](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/aba-comment-on-latest-aihw-findings-on-alcohol-consumption/) - ABA welcomes the latest updates in the Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Report shared by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), which shows continued positive trends associated with Australians’ alcohol consumption. “Despite perceptions driven by anti-alcohol activists that harms are rising, Australians should be giving themselves a congratulatory slap on the back by the
- [Moderate alcohol consumption and all-cause mortality](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/moderate-alcohol-consumption-and-all-cause-mortality/) - Research undertaken by the Mayo Clinic investigates the joint associations of amounts of alcohol consumed and drinking habits with the risks of all-cause mortality and cause-specific mortality. You can find the report here. The study, which observed a total of 316,627 participants, found that “healthy drinking habits” (defined as regular drinking and drinking with a meal) were associated
- [Study shows health benefits linked to moderate beer consumption](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/new-study-shows-health-benefits-linked-to-moderate-beer-consumption/) - The health-related research is in. Moderate beer consumption – for both men and women - can deliver a protective effect against cardiovascular disease. See the findings here. The review provided an assessment of beer-associated effects on cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors to identify a consumption level that can be considered “moderate”. "We identified all prospective
- [Vision 2030: a recipe for Australian success](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/vision-2030-a-recipe-for-australian-success/) - Increase exports by $5billion Compounding jobs growth Driving tourism traffic Environmental solutions Real red tape fixes Australia’s alcohol beverage industry has launched a 10-year growth plan with a range of strategies to drive jobs, exports, tourism, technology, better environmental outcomes and safer, thriving communities. Vision 2030 – a sector first collaboration commissioned by Alcohol Beverages
- [ABA joins ANZPAC Plastics Pact](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/aba-joins-anzpac-plastics-pact/) - Alcohol Beverages Australia has joined the Australia New Zealand and Pacific Islands (ANZPAC) Plastics Pact to support its goal to meet newly announced national and regional 2025 plastic reduction targets. The ANZPAC Plastics Pact (ANZPAC) unites businesses, policymakers and NGOs behind a shared vision of a circular economy for plastic, where it never becomes waste
- [Latest survey shows young Australians relationship with alcohol continues to improves](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/young-aussies-drinking-behaviour/) - With the majority of Australians (83.2%[1]) drinking in moderation and within the guidelines, it should come as no surprise that this latest survey[2] shows their relationship with alcohol is a sensible one and largely devoid of harms. Alcohol Beverages Australia CEO Andrew Wilsmore said; “Our youngest generation should be applauded, rather than demonised, as they
- [Analysis of the new drinking guidelines](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/aba-analysis-nhmrc-guidelines/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/NHMRC-Sheffield-Explained-Final_compressed.pdf" title="NHMRC Sheffield Explained Final_compressed"]
- [Treatment episodes fall as Australians moderate alcohol intake](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/treatment-episodes-fall-as-australians-moderate-alcohol-intake/) - Anti-alcohol activists continue to mislead by today presenting a survey suggesting more people in Victoria used alcohol treatment services during Covid says Alcohol Beverages Australia CEO Andrew Wilsmore. “Let’s allow facts, rather than vague opinions, apply when it comes to providing information on Australia’s relationship with beer, wine and spirits. “The Australian Institute of Health
- [Alcohol and health: Building on past successes in new National Preventive Health Strategy](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/alcohol-and-health-building-on-past-successes-in-new-national-preventive-health-strategy/) - In a submission to the draft National Preventive Health Strategy, Alcohol Beverages Australia has highlighted Australia’s maturing relationship with the use and consumption of alcohol where drinking in moderation is the new norm. CEO Andrew Wilsmore said it is time Government gave Australians a pat on the back for leading such a significant cultural change.
- [Trends Show Australians Drinking Responsibly](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/trends-show-australians-drinking-responsibly/) - Updated data today from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has confirmed Australians retain a mature and responsible relationship with their use of alcohol. Risky drinking rates are falling, consumption levels are declining, wine is increasingly popular as tastes changes, and underage and young Australians are overwhelmingly avoiding drinking at all. On a
- [Welcome News on Export Grant Changes](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/welcome-news-on-export-grant-changes/) - Peak industry body Alcohol Beverages Australia has welcomed a new Government initiative to remove red tape and speed up access to export grants, calling it a shot in the arm for Australia’s wine, beer and spirits producers. Commenting, ABA CEO Andrew Wilsmore said: “Australia has a world-class field of wineries, distillers, and brewers whose continued
- [Australian Government’s Food and Beverages manufacturing roadmap offers significant opportunities for beer, wine and spirit producers](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/australian-governments-food-and-beverages-manufacturing-roadmap-offers-significant-opportunities-for-beer-wine-and-spirit-producers/) - “Alcohol Beverages Australia welcomes today’s release of the Food & Beverage National Manufacturing road map. The proposed funding and strategies will serve as a much-needed relief to our brewers, distillers, and winemakers, especially those in regional Australia,” Andrew Wilsmore, Chief Executive Officer of Alcohol Beverages Australia said. “This roadmap complements a number of industry goals
- [2.1 million more reasons why Australians should have no faith in drinking guidelines](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/2-1-million-more-reasons-why-australians-should-have-no-faith-in-drinking-guidelines/) - Millions of responsible Australians who have made no changes to their drinking habits have now been categorised as risky drinkers, not because they’re consuming more, but by a process captured by leading anti-alcohol activists. Drinking Guidelines from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) were recently revised from 14 standard drinks to 10 per
- [Some perspective on alcohol sales](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/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 quarter of total alcohol sales occur – and were either closed
- [Drinking in moderation is the new norm](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/drinking-in-moderation-is-the-new-norm/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto||105px||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||1px|||”]16 July 2020 Findings from the most comprehensive, independent, and trusted set of data on Australia’s drinking practices have confirmed a continuation of longstanding positive trends in our community. “These significant results confirm that our
- [How a diet of red wine and cheese can help improve cognitive function and potentially avoid Alzheimer’s Disease later in life](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/how-a-diet-of-red-wine-and-cheese-can-help-improve-cognitive-function-and-potentially-avoid-alzheimers-disease-later-in-life/) - The foods we eat may have a direct impact on our cognitive acuity in our later years. This is the key finding of an Iowa State University research study spotlighted in an article published in the November 2020 issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. The study was spearheaded by principal investigator, Auriel Willette, an assistant professor in
- [Australians should have no faith in the new drinking guidelines](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/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 said; “Australians should have no faith in these guidelines when they have cherry-picked a number
- [What we are not being told about new drinking guidelines](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/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 week and still have no greater risk of death than that of a lifetime
- [Respect the craft and help an industry recover this festive season](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/respect-the-craft-and-help-an-industry-recover-this-festive-season/) - Australia’s leading winemakers, brewers, distillers and the people who sell and serve their drinks are urging Australians to experience the best they have to offer as part of the nation’s Christmas and New Year celebrations. Alcohol Beverages Australia CEO Andrew Wilsmore said: “With border closures changing the holiday plans of many Australians and keeping them in the country this festive
- [Adherence to a Mediterranean-style eating pattern and risk of diabetes in a U.S. prospective cohort study](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/adherence-to-a-mediterranean-style-eating-pattern-and-risk-of-diabetes-in-a-u-s-prospective-cohort-study/) - This US study investigated whether adherence to a Mediterranean-style eating pattern has the same positive effects in a US population, independent of lifestyle. An inverse relationship between the Mediterranean-style eating pattern and the risk of type 2 diabetes was found for 12,000 individuals followed for 22 years. When food factors were examined, main foods driving and associated with the reduced diabetes risk included vegetables, fruits and seafood, and a higher consumption of nuts and legumes (8% respectively,) as well as the moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages (17%).
- [Association between alcohol intake, mild cognitive impairment and progression to dementia: a dose–response meta-analysis](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/association-between-alcohol-intake-mild-cognitive-impairment-and-progression-to-dementia-a-dose-response-meta-analysis/) - This analysis evaluates the relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and the risk of mild cognitive impairment. Excessive consumption which was defined as >16 drinks/week was related to a higher risk of progression to dementia, whereas low and moderate alcohol consumers had a decreased risk of progressing to dementia.
- [Association of Low to Moderate Alcohol Drinking With Cognitive Functions From Middle to Older Age Among US Adults](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/association-of-low-to-moderate-alcohol-drinking-with-cognitive-functions-from-middle-to-older-age-among-us-adults/) - This US Health and Retirement Study investigated whether a relationship exists between the low to moderate consumption of alcohol and cognitive function or changes in cognitive function from middle age to older age among 20,000 adults followed for nine years. Similar to other Australian and international studies previously published, it found that moderate alcohol consumption may improve total cognitive function and delay mental decline in older individuals ̶ both women and men.
- [Drinking beer, wine or spirits – does it matter for inequalities in alcohol-related hospital admission? A record-linked longitudinal study in Wales](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/drinking-beer-wine-or-spirits-does-it-matter-for-inequalities-in-alcohol-related-hospital-admission-a-record-linked-longitudinal-study-in-wales/) - This Welsh study investigated whether the type of alcohol, alcohol drinking pattern or other lifestyle factors explains observed greater adverse effects from alcohol consumption among individuals of lower socio-economic status (SES). The conclusions of this study suggest that even for what are referred to as “wholly attributable, alcohol-related hospital admissions,” other factors associated with low SES may be more important than alcohol consumption itself as determinants of such adverse health outcomes.
- [Association of Healthy Lifestyle With Years Lived Without Major Chronic Diseases](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/association-of-healthy-lifestyle-with-years-lived-without-major-chronic-diseases/) - This large European study examined whether different combinations of lifestyle factors are associated with years lived without chronic diseases. The results showed that the higher the number of healthy lifestyle habits, the longer was the lifespan without major chronic diseases (type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, cancer, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, dementia). The longest life span free of disease was observed among those participants with a normal weight and two of the following lifestyle factors: never smoking, physical activity and moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- [Alcohol Drinking and Health in Ageing: A Global Scale Analysis of Older Individual Data through the Harmonised Dataset of ATHLOS](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/alcohol-drinking-and-health-in-ageing-a-global-scale-analysis-of-older-individual-data-through-the-harmonised-dataset-of-athlos/) - This multi-national study of 38 countries investigated the health effects of alcohol consumption in 135,4440 individuals aged over 65 years. Alcohol was currently consumed by 47.5% of individuals, 26.5% were past consumers and 51% were abstainers who had never consumed alcohol. Past alcohol consumption was negatively associated with better health although this association changed after approximately age 85. Abstinence was associated with the poorest health until after approximately age 95, particularly in women. Furthermore, regular alcohol consumption was associated with the best health between ages 65 and 85, and regular alcohol consumers had similar health to abstainers after approximately age 95.
- [Healthy lifestyle and life expectancy free of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes: prospective cohort study](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/healthy-lifestyle-and-life-expectancy-free-of-cancer-cardiovascular-disease-and-type-2-diabetes-prospective-cohort-study/) - This US study shows that the adherence to a healthy, low risk lifestyle is associated with a longer life expectancy at age 50 free of major chronic diseases ̶ for men approximately 7.6 years and for women 10 years compared to individuals with no low-risk lifestyle factors. Middle-aged women who reported drinking up to 15 g of alcohol/day and men who consumed up to 30 g of alcohol/day were less likely to prematurely develop heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
- [Lifestyle behavior and the risk of type 2 diabetes in the Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra (SUN) cohort](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/lifestyle-behavior-and-the-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-in-the-seguimiento-universidad-de-navarra-sun-cohort/) - This paper discusses the relationship between a healthy lifestyle score and the risk of type 2 diabetes in 11,000 participants, initially free of type 2 diabetes, who were followed up for 12 years. Adherence to more healthy lifestyle factors, which included regular moderate consumption, reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 46% compared with individuals who adhered to less factors
- [Lifestyle-Related Factors and Total Mortality in a Mediterranean Prospective Cohort](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/lifestyle-related-factors-and-total-mortality-in-a-mediterranean-prospective-cohort/) - 20-year study where moderate alcohol usage included in a diet saw a substantially lower mortality rate
- [More facts on drinking behaviour during COVID](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/more-facts-on-drinking-behaviour-during-covid-2/) - University of NSW has belled the cat on claims Australians have been consuming alcohol to excess during the pandemic restrictions, by finding two thirds of people either decreased or made no change to their drinking habits. The research can calm the hysteria of those groups seeking to impose more regulation on the lives of Australians
- [ABA Welcomes VIC hospitality decision](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/aba-welcomes-vic-hospitality-decision/) - Statement by Andrew Wilsmore, CEO, Alcohol Beverages Australia ___ “Finally, Australia is seeing some long-awaited reform in the hospitality sector, more than 20 years after COAG recommended States and Territories achieve a nationally recognised Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate. "We applaud the decision by Victoria to move RSA training online and importantly recognise any
- [ABA welcomes Tony Ritchie as Director – Media & Communications](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/aba-welcomes-tony-ritchie-as-director-media-communications/) - Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Tony Ritchie as Director – Media & Communications, effective today, 25 August 2020. Tony will lead ABA’s external and internal communications efforts, showcasing our industry as leaders in encouraging the responsible consumption of alcohol in Australia, while growing and promoting the positive social,
- [“FARE’s Annual Alcohol Poll confirms the obvious”](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/fares-annual-alcohol-poll-confirms-the-obvious/) - The latest Annual Alcohol Poll Report from the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) confirms what is common knowledge, that most Australians’ drinking occasions are at home and that Australians enjoy the convenience of home delivery. The real question is so what? There is nothing wrong with drinking at home or using a delivery
- [“Mandating colours on pregnancy warnings will unnecessarily cost jobs and livelihoods”](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/mandating-colours-on-pregnancy-warnings-will-unnecessarily-cost-jobs-and-livelihoods/) - Australia's beer, wine and spirits producers are deeply disappointed that Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia, NT, and the ACT pressed ahead with a prescribed colour scheme that will impose substantial unnecessary costs on producers, while reiterating our support for mandatory pregnancy warning labels, following today’s decision by Food Forum Ministers. This decision was not about mandatory
- ["Pregnancy warnings supported, but mandating colours to cost consumers $400M"](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/pregnancy-warnings-supported-but-mandating-colours-to-cost-consumers-400m/) - Australia's beer, wine and spirits producers support mandating pregnancy warning labels. The now familiar pictogram of a pregnant woman holding a glass with a line through her silhouette is about to be mandated and updated with a new message that ‘alcohol can cause lifelong harm to your baby’. “Mandating colours, instead of the existing contrast
- [Latest ABS data shows continued financial impact on the drinks and hospitality industry](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/latest-abs-data-shows-continued-financial-impact-on-the-drinks-and-hospitality-industry/) - The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)* reiterates the ongoing financial hardship that the drinks and hospitality industry are facing in the wake of COVID19. The data shows that compared to this time last year the industry has had significant revenue losses across the board. Ms Gohar Yazdabadi, Director of Policy and
- [“A number of studies now show Australians  drinking less during covid-19”](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/a-number-of-studies-now-show-australians-drinking-less-during-covid-19/) - In a report issued today by the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare that examines a number of studies and research into alcohol use during covid-19 isolation measures, the overwhelming picture is one of Australians drinking less during the coronavirus crisis. Mr Andrew Wilsmore, Chief Executive Officer for Alcohol Beverages Australia said today “Analysis of
- [Letter to the Editor re: Minister met with alcohol lobby before pregnancy warning label sent back for review (The Age/SMH 19/6/20)](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/letter-to-the-editor-re-minister-met-with-alcohol-lobby-before-pregnancy-warning-label-sent-back-for-review-the-age-smh-19-6-20/) - In response to an article published by SMH and The Age, Alcohol Beverages Australia received correspondence from members of the public expressing concern over our position on pregnancy warning labels. Despite being contacted by the journalist, unfortunately our comments were not included in the article and our Letter to the Editor seeking balance and the
- [Alcohol Beverage Sector is ready to be part of the solution](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/alcohol-beverage-sector-is-ready-to-be-part-of-the-solution/) - STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO VICTORIAN HEALTH GROUPS “Alcohol Beverage Sector is ready to be part of the solution” DISAPPOINTINGLY, a collection of Victorian taxpayer funded Government agencies and activist groups have attempted to demonise Australia’s world class beer, wine and spirits producers and the thousands of Australians who proudly serve and sell these drinks.
- [“Restart the economy by  restarting hospitality and tourism”](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/restart-the-economy-by-restarting-hospitality-and-tourism/) - Behind developing a vaccine, Australians believe the restarting of the hospitality and tourism industry will provide the biggest boost to the economy, in new research released from the ANU today. Mr Andrew Wilsmore, Chief Executive Officer for Alcohol Beverages Australia said today “Australians recognise the importance of our hospitality and tourism sector to the overall
- [“Pregnancy Warnings – Let’s get the balance right”](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/pregnancy-warnings-lets-get-the-balance-right/) - The well-intentioned motion by Senator Griff on pregnancy labelling fails to recognise that FRSC (Food Regulation Standing Committee) and FSANZ (Food Standards Australia New Zealand) bureaucrats delivered a proposal that was not in keeping with the clear direction given to them by Governments. Mr Andrew Wilsmore, Chief Executive Officer of Alcohol Beverages Australia said today
- [“ANU Research shows more Australians drinking less during covid-19”](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/anu-research-shows-more-australians-drinking-less-during-covid-19/) - Missing from the ANU media release, but found buried in the report[1] is a very different story about Australians drinking during the coronavirus crisis. Mr Andrew Wilsmore, Chief Executive Officer for Alcohol Beverages Australia said today “The ANU survey results show that more Australians have reduced their drinking (27%) than those who have increased (20.2%).
- [Statement on ADF "You Haven't Been Drinking Alone" advertisement](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/statement-on-adf-you-havent-been-drinking-alone-advertisement/) - Parents know you reward good behaviour, so it is disappointing this campaign focuses on the negative when Australians have earnt a pat on the back for overwhelmingly drinking in moderation during the coronavirus crisis. Beer, wine and spirit producers have reported April as their worst trading month on record. This is supported by the Australian
- [Worst month on record for Australian beer, wine, spirits producers: ABA covid report](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/worst-month-on-record-for-australian-beer-wine-spirits-producers-aba-covid-report/) - Australia’s largest beer, cider, wine and spirit producers are reporting dramatic volume declines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This has clearly translated into Australians drinking less overall, and the sad reality of almost half a million jobs lost in hospitality and $8.5 billion in lost business revenue. Announcing the release of the Impact of COVID-19
- [“Aussies drinking less in Isolation”](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/aussies-drinking-less-in-isolation/) - MEDIA RELEASE 21 May 2020 “Aussies drinking less in Isolation” CONTRARY to alarmist claims, it’s now official... Australians are drinking less in isolation. Mr Andrew Wilsmore, Chief Executive Officer of Alcohol Beverages Australia, said today “A spate of dubious polls have captured headlines recently, but the clear data from Australia’s most independent and authoritative source
- [Majority of Australians drinking the same or less during COVID-19](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/majority-of-australians-drinking-the-same-or-less-during-covid-19/) - New, official data1 from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today confirms the vast majority (85.6%) of Australians are drinking responsibly during the pandemic shutdown – either unchanged behaviour or drinking less during COVID-19. Mr Andrew Wilsmore, Chief Executive Officer of Alcohol Beverages Australia, said today, “Beer, wine and spirit producers are reporting volume declines
- [Minimal Effort Gone into Review of Minimum Pricing](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/minimal-effort-gone-into-review-of-minimum-pricing/) - MEDIA RELEASE - EMBARGOED: 6am, 29 April 2020 The report released today titled “Investigating the introduction of the alcohol minimum unit price in the Northern Territory” has incorrectly assumed long term trends of falling consumption and harms are wholly attributable to the introduction of a $1.30 minimum price per standard drink. On 1 October 2018,
- [Minimum Unit Pricing experiment has led to an increase in alcohol consumption and left Territorians millions of dollars out of pocket](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/minimum-unit-pricing-experiment-has-led-to-an-increase-in-alcohol-consumption-and-left-territorians-millions-of-dollars-out-of-pocket/) - A report from Frontier Economics exploring Northern Territorians alcohol consumption after the introduction of a $1.30 minimum price on alcoholic beverages has seen Territorians pay more for their favourite drinks, while also leading to a 1.2% increase in overall per capita consumption. Popular 2L cask wine, which can be picked up in other Australian States
- [Overall alcohol consumption is down](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/overall-alcohol-consumption-is-down/) - Data from alcohol producers and recent Commonwealth Bank credit card analysis show that overall alcohol consumption in Australia is lower than it was at the same time last year due to pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants closing. This refutes research put out today conducted by YouGov that was commissioned by the Foundation for Alcohol Research
- [Drinks Industry and Governments provide a helping hand](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/drinks-industry-and-governments-provide-a-helping-hand/) - A number of Governments have helped throw a lifeline to hospitality and tourism workers by allowing on-premises to provide a take-away service and from the raft of business support measures – such as payroll, rent, liquor licencing fees and other forms of relief. Beer, Wine, and Spirits producers have converted their production facilities towards filling
- [Industry welcomes review of Pregnancy Warning Label](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/industry-welcomes-review-of-pregnancy-warning-label/) - The decision by Food Forum Ministers to review the proposed pregnancy warning label designed by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has been welcomed by the industry. “Our industry has made it very clear that we support mandatory labelling to help reduce FASD, however we need a solution that is proportionate to other mandated
- [Bureaucrats ignore 10 years of success to design their own label at a cost to consumers of $400million*](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/bureaucrats-ignore-10-years-of-success-to-design-their-own-label-at-a-cost-to-consumers-of-400million/) - Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ)’s decision to design their own pregnancy warning label is short-sighted and will see costs passed to the consumer for very little health gain. “Our industry has made it very clear to FSANZ that we support making the existing voluntary pregnancy labelling scheme mandatory. This decision is a bitter
- [Minimum Unit Pricing hurts the hip pockets of all Australians](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/minimum-unit-pricing-hurts-the-hip-pockets-of-all-australians/) - All Australian consumers will pay more for alcohol if Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) is implemented. “It’s a blunt instrument that forces the majority of responsible drinkers to pay more and takes a proportionally greater amount from those on lower incomes,” says Mr Andrew Wilsmore CEO of Alcohol Beverages Australia. “The buying habits of heavy drinkers
- [Drinking guidelines made complicated for the average Australian](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/drinking-guidelines-made-complicated-for-the-average-australian/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Most Australians drink alcohol for enjoyment, relaxation and sociability, and do so responsibly. The NHMRC drinking guidelines which help determine harmful levels of consumption are extremely important and must have credibility within both the health community and
- [National Alcohol Strategy](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/national-alcohol-strategy-2/) - Australians would view it as our duty to fight the harmful use of alcohol – as an industry, as producers, as retailers, and as individuals – to help improve the health of Australians and reduce the risk of alcohol-related harms and Non-Communicable Diseases. The release of the National Alcohol Strategy presents a unique opportunity for
- [Blaming alcohol for domestic violence not the answer](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/blaming-alcohol-for-domestic-violence-not-the-answer/) - 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 Australia has said. The Alcohol/Drug-Involved Family Violence in Australia (ADIVA) report, “Shows that ‘alcohol-related’
- [Beer, Wine and Spirits producers part of the solution to improve Australia's drinking culture](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/beer-wine-and-spirits-producers-part-of-the-solution-to-improve-australias-drinking-culture/) - TODAY’S initiatives to target at-risk individuals and groups announced by Labor are a welcome acknowledgement of the work the industry and government can do to continue the positive trends in reducing harmful alcohol consumption in Australia. Over the past 10 years government statistics show there has been a marked improvement in Australia’s drinking habits. But
- [Binge Drinking improves but perceptions yet to follow](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/binge-drinking-improves-but-perceptions-yet-to-follow/) - Latest data from the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) confirms Australia is increasingly a country of moderate drinkers, with heavy episodic drinking at its lowest level since 2001. Despite the 13.5% fall in the number of Australians binge-drinking, only 10% of Australians surveyed agree that it has decreased in the last 10 years, with
- [A welcome boost to Sydney’s night-time economy](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/a-welcome-boost-to-sydneys-night-time-economy/) - The Joint Select Committee’s recommendation to repeal Sydney’s lockout laws is great news for the night-time economy and combined with other measures will help restore the vibrancy, fun, international reputation and economic prosperity to the city. Andrew Wilsmore, CEO of Alcohol Beverages Australia said “Hospitality, retail and tourism workers will be delighted with the well-balanced
- [Alcohol Industry leads responsible marketing](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/alcohol-industry-leads-responsible-marketing/) - Over the past 50 years alcohol ­advertising has increased in volume and expanded its reach, especially in the past 10-15 years through digital and online media. Industry has been at the forefront of innovations to ensure controls above-the-line are translated online. Andrew Wilsmore, CEO of Alcohol Beverages Australia says, “With an advertising focus on moderate
- [Australians’ drinking overall still at 50-year lows](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/australians-drinking-overall-still-at-50-year-lows/) - The Australian Bureau of Statistics released data today shows that while alcohol consumption per capita is steady, Australians are still drinking at 50-year lows. “It’s really important that we understand the bigger picture at play here” says Andrew Wilsmore, CEO of Alcohol Beverages Australia. “The data still shows a long-term decline in consumption which means
- [Safety AND Diversity – a solution to Sydney’s lockout laws](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/safety-and-diversity-a-solution-to-sydneys-lockout-laws/) - Today Alcohol Beverages Australia presented to the Joint Select Committee on Sydney’s night time economy and offered workable solutions to ensure public safety while relaxing the law to restore Sydney’s reputation as an exciting international city. “ABA was delighted to contribute to this select committee”, says Gohar Yazdabadi, Policy and Research Manager. The hospitality industry,
- [National Alcohol Strategy](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/national-alcohol-strategy/) - Alcohol Beverages Australia stands by our comments made two weeks ago on the National Alcohol Strategy. We participated in an open and transparent consultation process as part of providing input to the development of public policy led and decided on by Government. We agree alcohol harm should be addressed within a national, evidence-based strategy. What
- [Alcohol Beverages Australia appoints new CEO](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/alcohol-beverages-australia-appoints-new-ceo/) - Alcohol Beverages Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Wilsmore as Chief Executive Officer. Wilsmore has over twenty years’ experience in the retail, hospitality, tourism and agricultural sectors. His most recent role was at Endeavour Drinks Group (part of the Woolworths Group of companies) as Head of Risk and Reputation where he was
- [ABA welcomes Kerri Osborne as Media and Communications Manager](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/aba-welcomes-kerri-osborne-as-media-and-communications-manager/) - Alcohol Beverages Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Kerri Osborne as Media and Communications Manager, effective 27 May 2019. Osborne’s role will be focused on media relations with government and industry stakeholders to deliver evidence-based communication and increased awareness for important social and policy initiatives that are critical for our industry. Osborne has
- [Key Government Statistics on Australian Alcohol Consumption](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/key-government-statistics-on-australian-alcohol-consumption/) - The most comprehensive and credible source of data showing Australia’s relationship with alcohol is the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) National Drug Strategy Household Survey, with a sample size of almost 24 000 Australians. The most recent survey by the AIHW, a Commonwealth statutory authority, shows that over the last 10 years there
- [12/12/18 Increased alcohol taxes won’t deter those at risk of obesity](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/12-12-18-increased-alcohol-taxes-wont-deter-those-at-risk-of-obesity/) - Increasing alcohol prices has been proven to be ineffective in reducing consumption among those at risk of harms, with those who drink at the highest levels also the least likely to reduce their consumption when prices go up. Responding to a study released overnight by Deakin Health Economics, Alcohol Beverages Australia Executive Director Fergus Taylor
- [2018 ABA Celebration of Industry Event Gallery](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/2018-aba-celebration-of-industry-event-gallery/) - On November 27, 2018, a host of Parliamentarians, staffers and industry stakeholders gathered at Parliament House in Canberra for the 2018 Alcohol Beverages Australia Celebration of Industry Event.
- [ABA launches industry contribution report](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/aba-launches-industry-contribution-report/) - Whether it is a family vineyard in the Barossa or a university student working in a CBD bottle shop, a new report shows the beer, wine and spirits industry provides direct and indirect employment opportunities for more than 590,000 Australians.
- [IARD Producers Commitments report highlights progress on reducing harmful drinking](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/iard-producers-commitments-report-highlights-progress-on-reducing-harmful-drinking/) - The world’s leading beer, wine, and spirits producers have reached hundreds of millions of people across the globe in their mission to combat harmful drinking.
- [Australia's alcohol trends continue in right direction](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/australias-alcohol-trends-continue-in-right-direction/) - Australia’s relationship with alcohol remains on the right track with today’s release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Apparent Consumption of Alcohol Data showing the lowest rate of per capita drinking since 1961-62. Read more
- [Australians’ drinking behaviour gets 10-year tick of approval in Federal Government Report Card](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/australians-drinking-behaviour-gets-10-year-tick-of-approval-in-federal-government-report-card/) - Australians’ drinking behaviour got a 10-year tick of approval today with the release of the Federal Government’s Report Card on Australian Health showing a continuation of long term positive trends in all the major indicators associated with alcohol consumption.
- [Key NT liquor review recommendations fail the evidence test](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/key-nt-liquor-review-recommendations-fail-the-evidence-test/) - 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 punish responsible drinkers and do not work to drive down alcohol misuse. Alcohol Beverages Australia Executive Director Fergus Taylor
- [Positive trends in Australian drinking habits continue](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/click-her-to-read-aba-media-release-re-positive-trends-in-australian-drinking-habits-continue/) - 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 sensibly and in moderation, with continued declines in underage drinking an important long-term trend,” Alcohol Beverages Australia Executive Director
- [Australians continue to drink responsibly, new stats confirm](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/australians-continue-to-drink-responsibly-new-stats-confirm/) - 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 9.7 litres of pure alcohol available for consumption in 2015-16, up slightly from 9.5 litres in 2014-15.
- [Study finds Australians are more worried about sunburn, overwork, lack of exercise and sugar than alcohol.](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/study-finds-australians-are-more-worried-about-sunburn-overwork-lack-of-exercise-and-sugar-than-alcohol/) - The alcohol beverages industry welcomes new research from DrinkWise which shows alcohol is well down the list of worries for Australians and confirms improvements in Australians’ drinking habits shown in the recent Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) National Drug Strategy Household Survey. “It brings perspective to know more Australians are concerned about sun
- [A great industry with a bright future – Celebration of Industry Dinner](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/a-great-industry-with-a-bright-future-celebration-of-industry-dinner/) - ‘A great industry with a bright future’: Federal pollies praise alcohol beverages industry at inaugural Celebration of Industry Dinner Federal politicians from all corners of the political spectrum joined alcohol beverages industry stakeholders, including winemakers, brewers, distillers, retailers, restaurateurs and caterers, clubs and hospitality representatives in Canberra last night to celebrate the industry and the significant economic
- [Industry welcomes stronger alcohol ads code](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/industry-welcomes-stronger-alcohol-ads-code/) - The alcohol beverages industry has welcomed improvements to the ABAC Responsible Alcohol Marketing Code, designed to provide stronger protection for minors and ensure all marketing of alcohol in Australia continues to reflect community expectations. The changes to the Code, which will come into effect on 1 November, extend to the regulation of placement and complying
- [Positive trends in alcohol treatment](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/positive-trends-in-alcohol-treatment/) - The alcohol beverages industry welcomes the positive findings of a new report which shows a significant decrease in the number of treatment episodes due to alcohol. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report, Alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia 2015–16, reveals that the percentage of treatment episodes due to alcohol has
- [Drinking habits of Australians improving](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/drinking-habits-of-australians-improving/) - The alcohol beverages industry welcomes the significant improvements in the drinking habits of Australians shown in the latest Australian Institute of Health and Welfare National Drug Strategy Household Survey, which serve as a clear reminder that most Australians drink responsibly and alcohol advertising is not the predominant driver of underage drinking. “The vast majority of
- [FARE caught wasting public funds](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/fare-caught-wasting-public-funds/) - The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) has contravened its own purpose – and is wasting taxpayers’ money – by funding a study into ACT clubs’ gambling activities. “FARE is an organisation formed with a $115 million government grant with the sole purpose of distributing funding for programs and research aimed to prevent alcohol-related
- [FARE alcohol poll a sensationalist dud](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/fare-alcohol-poll-a-sensationalist-dud/) - The results of a poll released today by anti-alcohol activist group FARE are inaccurate and sensationalist and should be regarded as unrepresentative of how the vast majority of Australians use alcohol beverages: responsibly and in moderation. “Its claims should be recognised for what they are: lacking in evidence,” Fergus Taylor, Executive Director of peak industry
- [Calls for plain packaging for alcohol off the mark](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/calls-for-plain-packaging-for-alcohol-off-the-mark/) - Calls for plain packaging for alcohol in response to a new study on the effectiveness of graphic anti-alcohol advertisements are off the mark and the advertising content used as the basis for such calls amounts to scaremongering. Advertisements warning of an increased risk of cancer when consuming alcohol which were rated most effective in motivating
- [Alcohol beverages industry welcomes announcement of new Cricket Australia sponsor](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/alcohol-beverages-industry-welcomes-announcement-of-new-cricket-australia-sponsor/) - The alcohol beverages industry welcomes the announcement today of XXXX Gold as the new sponsor of the Australian Cricket team, continuing a long history of support of Australian sport by the industry. “Enjoying a drink with mates at a sports game is part of Australia’s DNA and the industry is rightly proud of its sponsorship
- [West Australian anti-alcohol election report fails the fact test](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/west-australian-anti-alcohol-election-report-fails-the-fact-test/) - 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 gross overstatements – the degree of its misrepresentation is astounding,” Alcohol Beverages Australia Executive Director Fergus Taylor said.
- [Alcohol industry responds to call for advertising ban](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/alcohol-industry-responds-to-call-for-advertising-ban/) - New calls for blanket bans on alcohol advertising and marketing in a bid to curb underage drinking are not based on fact and ignore government statistics that show underage drinking is in steady decline. “Anti-alcohol activists have been trying for years to blame alcohol advertising as the cause of underage drinking, but the inconvenient truth
- [Proposed alcohol advertising ban in Western Australia a poor decision](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/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 industry consultation and isn’t supported by official government data,” Alcohol Beverages Australia Executive
- [Immediate alcohol reforms a positive step](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/immediate-alcohol-reforms-a-positive-step/) - 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 Beverages Australia has said. “We are pleased the government has enacted these
- [Changes to Sydney’s lockout laws are positive but need to go further](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/changes-to-sydneys-lockout-laws-are-positive-but-need-to-go-further/) - 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 extension of takeaway and home delivery alcohol sales and the changes to encourage
- [Raising alcohol taxes not the answer to reducing harms](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/raising-alcohol-taxes-not-the-answer-to-reducing-harms/) - The alcohol beverage industry has questioned an Australian Health Policy Collaboration proposal to reduce alcohol harm by implementing a volumetric tax on alcohol products, saying raising the price of drinks does not target alcohol misuse. Alcohol Beverages Australia Executive Director Fergus Taylor said Australian drinkers already pay some of the highest levels of alcohol tax
- [Alcohol industry peak body responds to AIHW – Australian drinking research](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/alcohol-industry-peak-body-responds-to-aihw-australian-drinking-research/) - Alcohol Beverages Australia(ABA) today welcomed Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) research on Australian drinking which highlights well known downward trends in problem drinking – but has hit out at claims the declines are linked to restrictions to alcohol pricing, availability and trading hours. ABA Executive Director Fergus Taylor said the long term decreases
- [Moderate drinking better than none to avoid bowel cancer](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/moderate-drinking-better-than-none-to-avoid-bowel-cancer/) - A recent study published in the prestigious International Journal of Cancer[1] shows there is now a clear benefit from drinking moderately- one or two glasses per day limits the risk of bowel cancer. The study, which reviewed 16 published studies across the United States, Germany, Australia, Canada, Finland, and Sweden, found that the risk of colorectal or
- [Weekend Sunrise - ABA Executive Director in a discussion about MUP](https://vimeo.com/244753095#new_tab) - ABA Executive Director Fergus Taylor talks to Weekend Sunrise - Click here to watch
- [ABA ED ABC interview re: Minimum Unit Pricing](https://vimeo.com/243561629#new_tab) - ABA Executive Director Fergus Taylor talks to ABC regarding Minimum Unit Pricing
- [Listen to ABA ED talk about what is trending this Festive Season on 3AW Radio](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/whats-trending-listen-to-aba-ed-fergus-taylor-talk-about-what-is-trending-this-festive-season/)
- [No link between underage drinking and alcohol ads in sport](http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/opinion/fergus-taylor-no-link-between-underage-drinking-and-alcohol-ads-in-sport/news-story/44d2f722c80df51083b9c13502b8a9cc#new_tab) - 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.
- [Industry rejects inappropriate offer for intervention in national drinking guidelines process](http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/dispute-between-alcohol-companies-and-safe-drinking-review-panel-bubbles-over-20170616-gwsa53.html#new_tab) - Alcohol makers have rejected an offer by a senior federal health bureaucrat for the industry to put forward experts to join a panel reviewing Australia's controversial safe drinking guidelines.
- [SBS News](http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/04/27/australias-toxic-drinking-culture-exposed#new_tab) - “All spin and no substance.” Alcohol Beverages Australia Executive Director Fergus Taylor responds to a poll released by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education.
- [Weekend Sunrise](http://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/watch/35209446/new-alcohol-warning/#page1#new_tab) - Alcohol Beverages Australia Executive Director Fergus Taylor features in a panel discussion on the effectiveness of graphic advertisements in motivating changes
- [The Daily Telegraph - Blaming alcohol for social violence ignores real causes](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/blaming-alcohol-for-social-violence-ignores-real-causes/) - The latest figures from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) show what has long been suspected: Sydney’s lockout laws are not the answer to what is a complex social problem. The BOCSAR report, released yesterday, shows crime declining in the lockout zone but increasing outside it, and is evidence that a
- [It’s time for a prohibition on taxpayer-funded fibs](http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opinion/columnists/nick-cater/its-time-for-a-prohibition-on-taxpayerfunded-fibs/news-story/e3658249c8d46011fd45bebe32e7f820#new_tab) - Never mind the hangover. The misuse of alcohol is costing us “a staggering” $36 billion a year. So proclaimed a straight-faced presenter on the ABC, a staggeringly gullible organisation with a tendency to pluck ludicrous claims from press releases and broadcast them as fact.
- [How much you can 'safely' drink depends on what country you're in](http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/storm-brewing-between-health-advocates-and-alcohol-industry-over-safe-drinking-review-20161029-gsdsy4.html#new_tab) - The Turnbull government has quietly begun a review of Australia's safe-drinking guidelines after the "low risk" level of alcohol intake was halved overnight amid accusations of nanny statism. Click here to read more
- [ABA's Submission to COAG National Summit on Reducing Violence Against Women](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/abas-submission-to-coag-national-summit-on-reducing-violence-against-women/) - Alcohol Beverages Australia Submission to COAG Online Round Table on Behavioural Insights Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the COAG National Summit on Reducing Violence Against Women. ABA supports zero tolerance policies for domestic violence and believes that in order to reduce domestic violence, accurate evidence must form the knowledge base
- [Senate committee publishes alcohol-related violence report](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/senate-committee-publishes-alcohol-related-violence-report/) - The Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee has published its interim report into the need for a nationally consistent approach to alcohol-related violence. Read more here
- [ABA confirms new executive director](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/aba-confirms-new-executive-director/) - The governing council of ABA met in Melbourne last week to formally endorse new Executive Director Fergus Taylor to represent the industry from July 1. Read more here
- [Victorian Premier dismisses lockouts](http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/08/09/article/Victorian-Premier-dismisses-lockouts/DGPYMLMLEP#new_tab) - Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews has dismissed speculation that the state may re-introduce lockout laws. Read more
- [Minimum pricing of booze a dangerous move, warns Alcohol Beverages Australia](http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/minimum-pricing-of-booze-a-dangerous-move-warns-alcohol-beverages-australia/news-story/6822860d4d9afe7a1743d3a72032226d?csp=7ed09f93e53b2fa72755586eb73be83a#new_tab) - PUTTING a minimum price on alcohol will “demonise and denormalise” drinking and raise prices on all products, peak body Alcohol Beverages Australia has warned. Read more
- ["Don't punish all for actions of a few"](http://www.theage.com.au/wa-news/dont-punish-all-for-actions-of-a-few-onepunch-victim-defends-wa-booze-laws-20161020-gs71gc.html#new_tab) - One-punch victim defends booze laws - Read more http://www.theage.com.au/wa-news/dont-punish-all-for-actions-of-a-few-onepunch-victim-defends-wa-booze-laws-20161020-gs71gc.html
- [The changing face of alcohol advertising](http://www.adnews.com.au/news/the-changing-face-of-alcohol-advertising#new_tab) - New research shows that consumption of alcohol per capita has tumbled to a 50-year low and ad spend is drying up in TV and print as alcohol brands push dollars into outdoor and digital, AdNews can reveal. Read more
- [The Shout -  "ABA welcomes drinking research report"](http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/10/07/article/ABA-welcomes-drinking-research-report/SUOJHJRJQY#new_tab) - Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA) has welcomed the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) research on Australian drinking which highlights well known downward trends in problem drinking. Read more
- [Strike a balance in Sydney nightlife’s revamp - Editorial, Daily Telegraph](http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/opinion/editorial-strike-a-balance-in-sydney-nightlifes-revamp/news-story/860175192c9f8071d4fbfd376869c28b#new_tab) - 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](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/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 Entertainment precincts be each extended by 30 minutes for live
- [Surprising ways to make your drink order healthier](http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health/health-advice/surprising-ways-to-make-your-drink-order-healthier/news-story/b7c1a8efdca1d7f4c5deb44b2eff1bd3#new_tab) - There are a lot more options than your go-to vodka soda.
- [Alcohol misuse: no easy fix](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/alcohol-misuse-no-easy-fix/) - ABA Letter to the Editor, Katherine Times
- [LETS KEEP SYDNEY SAFE BUT NOT AT THE COST OF ITS SPIRIT](http://enews.smedia.com.au/thedailytelegraph/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=NCTELE/2016/08/17&entity=Ar01300&sk=9832CCB0#new_tab) - Violence and anti-social behaviour is unacceptable, irrespective of how or when it occurs. But sucking the life out of Sydney is not the solution. Click here to read more
- [Canberra's proposed lockout laws ditched by ACT Government](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-26/canberra-proposed-lock-out-laws-ditched-by-act-government/7662992#new_tab) - The ACT Government has scrapped its proposed bar and nightclub lockout laws in the face of opposition from the Greens, businesses and the community. Read more
- [Minister calls on liquor retailers to 'push back' and 'stand up'](http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/07/26/article/Minister-calls-on-liquor-retailers-to-push-back-and-stand-up/YEVEVULBGB#new_tab) - Steven Ciobo, the Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment has told liquor retailers that they should "push back against moves from so many people who are seeking to regulate the industry". Read more

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- [Policies](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/policies/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”70%”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”||30px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” sticky_enabled=”0″]Our Policies[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_blurb title=”Advertising, Marketing and Promotion” url=”/information/advertising-marketing-promotion/” url_new_window=”on” image=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PUB.svg” image_max_width=”200px” module_class=”imgnopad” _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” custom_margin=”||30px||false|false” animation=”off” transform_styles__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” header_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” header_text_color__hover=”#dd553b”][/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″
- [Alcohol & Pregnancy](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/alcohol-and-pregnancy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Pregnancy Warning Labelling ” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” content_max_width=”none” _builder_version=”3.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” background_image=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/aba-slider3.jpg” background_url=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/aba-slider3.jpg” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section
- [Information](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.0.2″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Information” _builder_version=”4.0.2″ background_enable_color=”off” background_image=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/information-1.jpg” custom_padding=”12%||12%||true|false” hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.0.2″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ padding_mobile=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.2″ background_color=”#4269b1″ text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|false|false” link_option_url=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/policies/”]Policies[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.2″ background_color=”#4269b1″ text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px|false|false” link_option_url=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/submissions/”]Submissions[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Population Policies vs Targeted Measures](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/population-policies-versus-targeted-measures/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” next_background_color=”#FFFFFF”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Population vs Targeted Policies” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/aba-slider3.jpg” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ background_image=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/aba-slider3.jpg” content_max_width=”100%” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null”
- [National Health & Medical Research Council Drinking Guidelines](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/national-health-and-medical-research-council-drinking-guidelines/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” next_background_color=”#FFFFFF”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”National Health and Medical Research Council Guidelines” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/aba-slider3.jpg” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ background_image=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/aba-slider3.jpg” content_max_width=”100%” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off”
- [Health](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/health/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”Alcohol And Health” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/aba-slider3.jpg” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]Light to moderate
- [Lockouts & Closing Hours](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/lockouts-and-closing-hours/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”Lockouts And Closing Hours” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/aba-slider3.jpg” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]Lockouts punish
- [General Alcohol Consumption](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/general-alcohol-consumption/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”General Alcohol Consumption” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/aba-slider3.jpg” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”18″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]The way
- [Taxation & Pricing](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/taxation-pricing/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”Taxation And Pricing” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/aba-slider3.jpg” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]Australian drinkers pay
- [Violence](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/violence-2/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”Violence” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/aba-slider3.jpg” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]The Australian alcohol beverages industry
- [Indigenous Consumption](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/indigenous-consumption/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”Indigenous Consumption” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/aba-slider3.jpg” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]Indigenous alcohol abuse is
- [Domestic Violence](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/domestic-violence/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”Domestic Violence” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/aba-slider3.jpg” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]The Australian alcohol beverages
- [Underage Drinking](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/underage-drinking/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”Underage Drinking” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/aba-slider3.jpg” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” text_font_size=”18″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]The Australian alcohol
- [National Alcohol Strategy](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/national-alcohol-strategy/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”National Alcohol Strategy” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/aba-slider3.jpg” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]The Australian alcohol
- [Cashless Welfare Cards](https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/information/cashless-welfare-cards/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”Section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”Cashless Welfare Cards” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” background_url=”https://www.alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/aba-slider3.jpg” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]ABA supports targeted
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