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ABA’s 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...
The changing face of alcohol advertising
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”
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
Minimum pricing of booze a dangerous move, warns Alcohol Beverages Australia
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”
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
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...
Strike a balance in Sydney nightlife’s revamp – Editorial, Daily Telegraph
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
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...
Surprising ways to make your drink order healthier
There are a lot more options than your go-to vodka soda.
Alcohol misuse: no easy fix
ABA Letter to the Editor, Katherine Times
LETS KEEP SYDNEY SAFE BUT NOT AT THE COST OF ITS SPIRIT
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
Victorian Premier dismisses lockouts
Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews has dismissed speculation that the state may re-introduce lockout laws. Read more
Canberra’s proposed lockout laws ditched by ACT Government
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’
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
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
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