In the media
Total media items (11 December to 17 December 2018): 134 items
Total audience reach: 7,823,918 people (as per Isentia)
Tax alcohol and watch Australia lose weight, says report on curbing obesity
The authors of the report acknowledge that public acceptability of such interventions is likely to be low. After alcohol, they showed the most cost-effective measures would be a tax on sugary drinks and a ban on junk food advertising to children.
What's the most value for money way to tackle obesity? Increase taxes on alcohol
We don't often equate the kilojoules we drink in our glass of wine or pint of beer with the weight that accumulates around our middle. But our new study shows increasing the price of alcohol is the most value for money policy option to prevent obesity in Australia.
Feedback
Summary of feedback from government stakeholders
Launch of the ACE-Obesity Policy Report
The ACE-Obesity Policy Report was launched on the 13th December 2018