‘There are only two continents in the world where you can’t find a sugary drinks tax. Antarctica and Australia.’

On our podcast, Peter Breadon and Jessica Geraghty explain how a sugary drinks tax could help reduce obesity and type 2 diabetes in Australia. buff.ly/44vv7td

It’s companies’ job to make profits.

But it's the government’s job to set the rules and make sure those profits aren’t coming at the expense of Australians’ health.

Here's why Australia needs a sugary drinks tax. Peter Breadon buff.ly/3JKlDkl #auspol

Why the Coalition's super for housing policy is unlikely to boost home ownership, in one chart.

Most of those struggling to buy a home don't have much super. The poorest 20% of renting households aged 25-34 have just $5,000 in super, whereas the wealthiest 20% have $70,000+.

We strongly support Grattan Institute call to tax sugar-sweetened drinks as a targeted way to tackle high sugar intake and reduce health problems incl. diabetes and obesity.
We urge Govt. to include a sugary drinks tax in the Budget. Read our submission bit.ly/44uqjUU

The AMA welcomes Grattan Institute's latest report, which shows how a targeted sugar tax can reduce the amount of sugar in many commonly sold drinks. Our #SicklySweet campaign and pre-budget submission highlight the need for a tax on sugary drinks. ama.com.au/media/ama-welc… #auspol

It’s time for a sugary drinks tax.

Sugary drinks are the biggest single source of sugar in our diets. They increase people’s risk of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Our new report shows how a sugary drinks tax can improve Australians’ health: buff.ly/4aYeR6h

Sugary drinks cause weight gain and increase the risk of a range of diseases.

But as Peter Breadon + Jessica Geraghty (@GrattanInst) write, a tax can reduce sales and make us healthier.

theconversation.com/a-tax-on-sugar…

This week, our CEO Aruna Sathanapally addressed National Press Club.

Her message? To advocate for a fairer, more prosperous Australia.

Read her full speech online: buff.ly/3JIdfBV #auspol

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Today: Dr Angela Jackson, National Chair of the Women in Economics Network & Lead Economist at Impact Economics and Policy, Besa Deda, Chief Economist of Westpac’s Business Bank & Dr Aruna Sathanapally, CEO of the Grattan Institute Addressed the #NPC .

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How can schools dramatically improve their students’ reading?

Come along to our next Grattan Institute webinar with Jacquie Burrows and Halie McColl from Churchill Primary School.

Details in the link below.

grattan.edu.au/event/transfor…