Alcohol Change Australia has welcomed the final report from the Federal Inquiry into the Health impacts of alcohol and drugs in Australia, saying it confirms the urgent need for stronger action on alcohol taxation and marketing to reduce preventable harm across Australian communities. ...
14 September, 2026
New evidence reveals millions of Australians could be misled by carbohydrate and sugar claims on alcohol. Health groups are calling on the Food Ministers to intervene. ...
09 May, 2025
New data out this week from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reveals that alcohol use remains a leading risk factor contributing to the burden of disease in Australia, motivating Alcohol Change Australia to continue to call for prompt government action to reduce alcohol-related harm for all Australians. The Australian Burden of Disease Study 2024 revealed that alcohol use was the sixth highest risk factor contributing to the burden of disease in Australia. Alcohol use was responsib...
13 December, 2024
Despite clear evidence that alcohol causes at least 7 types of cancer, a new national survey conducted by Alcohol Change Australia has exposed a significant lack of awareness about this link. ...
05 June, 2024
Successive governments have fallen short in addressing the escalating crisis of alcohol harms in Australia, according to a mid-point review of the National Alcohol Strategy, released today by Alcohol Change Australia....
15 April, 2024
Today's release of new data on alcohol use has unveiled concerning details about alcohol's impact on Australians, prompting Alcohol Change Australia to call for swift government action to free Australians from harm. ...
29 February, 2024
A comprehensive national report, published today by Alcohol Change Australia, calls for urgent government action to address the lack of public awareness concerning the health risks associated with alcohol use in Australia. ...
16 November, 2023
A new poll shows 'low carb' and 'low sugar' claims on alcoholic products may mislead some people to believe that alcohol is 'healthy'. ...
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