Another case of special treatment for lobbyists in Parliament by the major parties - this time tobacco industry heavyweight Philip Morris was invited to give evidence in a closed hearing www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Excited to be in Rio attending #GAPC2026 this week with global colleagues working in alcohol research, policy and advocacy.

🚨📣Opportunity to see actual regulation of alcohol advertising on TV. The ACMA are currently consulting on alcohol advertising restrictions for free-to-air TV. You can read about the opportunity and some of my reflections with @croakeynews.bsky.social here: www.croakey.org/seize-this-m...

With ‘Give us an ad break’ now out in the world, we’re excited to see many more Australians sign on to the shared statement from leading organisations backing this important reform. You can add your voice here: giveusanadbreak.org.au #giveusanadbreak #auspol

Gambling, alcohol and unhealthy food ads follow us everywhere we go: across social media, sport, TV and streaming, and on the street. That’s what we want to change through ‘Give us an ad break’, which we launched alongside the Alliance for Gambling reform and the Food for Health Alliance last week.

‘Zero Alcohol Drinks Are Really Complex’: Navigating Substitution and Addition Consumption Issues Simone Pettigrew, Bella Sträuli, Asad Yusoff, Paula O'Brien, Michelle Jongenelis, Alexandra Jones, @aimeebrownbill.bsky.social, Fraser Taylor, Jacquie Bowden doi.org/10.1111/dar....

Trends in the Range of Zero Alcohol Products Available in Supermarkets and Alcohol Stores in Australia Simone Pettigrew, Tazman Davies, Bella Sträuli, Asad Yusoff, Paula O'Brien, Michelle Jongenelis, @aimeebrownbill.bsky.social, Alexandra Jones, Fraser Taylor, Jacquie Bowen doi.org/10.1111/dar....

Today 120+ public health and community orgs, researchers and lived experience advocates made a clear statement – its time the Australian Gov support the community by implementing meaningful reform to reduce the amount of harmful product marketing in Australia giveusanadbreak.org.au #GiveusanAdBreak

I am beyond excited to be accepted to present my work on digital alcohol marketing at the 2026 Global Alcohol Policy Conference! Looking forward to connecting with new and existing colleagues in this global forum #GAPC2026 @globalgapa.bsky.social

Keep VicHealth Independent and Strong for a Healthier Future - Sign the Petition! www.change.org/p/keep-viche... #SaveVicHealth

"Absorbing VicHealth’s functions into government risks eroding the very characteristics that have long made VicHealth effective at improving Victorians’ lives." www.croakey.org/shock-and-al...

Statement: Closing #VicHealth is backward & will make more people sick. We implore the VIC Gov to not close the door on the world's 1st health promotion foundation. Economic hard heads like Productivity Commission are urging investment in prevention, not cuts. www.phaa.net.au/Web/News/Med...

Who will benefit from this decision? The list would have to include: vaping/tobacco industry; alcohol & gambling interests; those who profit from unhealthy food systems.... Who else? www.croakey.org/shock-and-al...

Out now – In our new report, we detail how data-driven marketing can be particularly harmful when applied to harmful and addictive products. Common sense measures can be implemented to minismise these risks in Australia. Read more here: fare.org.au/data-driven-...

A brief read on our new research - check it out! wrdnews.org/alcohol-deli...

"Children are being targeted by online alcohol adverts with content likely to appeal to under-18s, an investigation has revealed." When your best customers die each year, you have to try "recruit the heavy using loyalists of tomorrow'. (Industry quote). www.sundaypost.com/fp/online-al...

The ACT has just taken a leap forward in tackling alcohol's role in violence towards women and children. Today, the ACT Government introduced a bill that acts on the impacts of rapid delivery of alcohol to homes. #auspol

We're recruiting for a new CEO! You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond. Find out more and apply ⬇️ www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-vacanc...

We're are now accepting applications for an exciting DPhil at the @oxprimarycare.bsky.social, *FUNDED* by the THRIVING Food Futures research hub! The project is about divisive policies, supervised by me, Dr Rachel Pechey @petescarbs.bsky.social @ashakaur.bsky.social lnkd.in/eezGaZZ3 Pls share! ✨

We're hiring! 📢 We're currently recruiting for a Policy Manager, Maternity Cover, Fixed term for 1 year Find out more and apply 🔽 https://twp.ai/9PVPZO

ICYMI - Our new research shows alcohol companies disproportionately deliver alcohol to people at high risk of harm. In this brief read, we cover harms of unchecked online sale & delivery of alcohol + a current opportunity the SA gov has to address these harms fare.org.au/alcohol-deli...

Excited to share the first results out of my ARC Early Career Industry Fellowship – starting with these timely results. The emergence of un-checked online sale and delivery of alcohol to the home has seen an expansion in the availability of alcohol and heightened risk of harm to our community.

Good news story! Today the ACMA announced the decision to not register revisions the commercial TV industry proposed for the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice. This means that 800+ additional hours will not open up for alcohol ads to further flood our TVs.

Have you got a passion for campaigning, and an interest in driving alcohol policy change? Well, we've got the perfect job for you! 👋 Our Policy and Research team is growing, and we're seeking a new Policy and Advocacy Lead: fare.org.au/careers/ #NowHiring #PublicHealth #auspol

Excellent editorial in the @theguardian.com yesterday "Politicians who are serious about public health can’t ignore the rising toll of illness and death linked to drinking." Government decisions must be guided by health, not industry lobbying. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

We must protect the community from misleading claims on alcohol products. We've signed an open letter urging Food Ministers to prioritise public health & request a review of a decision that will permit carb & sugar claims on alcohol labels & in advertising. alcoholchangeaus.org.au/open-letter-...

What a fantastic article with top tips by @mikedaube.bsky.social on research translation and advocacy. It also highlights the importance of working with our wider network and community in research translation and advocacy. We can't do it all on our own, but together we can achieve great things!

Great to see our study, being presented at #ECO25, getting lots of attention today @easoobesity.bsky.social @livuni-iph.bsky.social @livunipsyc.bsky.social Children eat more after seeing just five minutes of junk food ads, study finds www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

A @australia.theguardian.com article today highlights new research which found children are exposed to alcohol product advertising on commercial television.

New ADM+S Publications 👉🏼 With over 55 new publications from ADM+S research in Q4 2024, we're spotlighting key reports, journal articles and opinion pieces in our quarterly wrap up with Editorial Committee member Dr @amanda-lawrence.bsky.social.

A timely study drawing attention to the mandatory requirements now in place for alcohol companies to display the evidence-based pregnancy health warning. The study shows that many alcohol companies delayed introducing the warnings during the lengthy three-year transition phase.

Alcohol industry slow to implement mandatory pregnancy warnings, researchers say www.abc.net.au/news/health/...

It was a real pleasure to join @admscentre.org.au on their podcast to speak about our new research report on how people most at risk of harm are targeted with alcohol and gambling marketing on social media. Serious reforms are needed to keep our community safe online.