The global food system is one of the largest contributors to environmental degradation - and one of the sectors hardest hit by climate change. The Food Governance Conference - will explore how law, policy and regulation can address food system challenges. Find out more below.👇

Despite decades of declining smoking rates, the rapid uptake of disposable vapes since 2020 among under 35's is alarming. A/Prof Michelle Jongenelis says the ban on importing these harmful devices is a crucial step to protect young Australians. PHAA is on Bluesky intouchpublichealth.net.au/first-phase-of…

A lot of people ask me about my top #ClimateAction tips. While the key lies in systemic change and #deeptransformation, there is a lot we can do as individuals. Well, this list from the The Guardian makes for a great start to 2024!

Important new research highlighting the potential for zero alcohol products to groom a new generation of drinkers

Brilliant Mike 😀👋

Excellent comments from Ruediger Krech at WHO about need to avoid complacency and expose continuing tobacco industry efforts to undermine health measures.

How Dry January became a branding event for Big Alcohol. When the marketeers are telling you that zero alc products are a way to market the master brands you know it’s time to ensure these products are subject to the same restrictions as alcohol. fastcompany.com/91012502/dry-j…

Bravo Minister Butler for this strong campaign! Young people are still exposed to vaping ads despite regulations: 31% have seen an ad on TikTok & 25% on Snapchat. Instagram has 18K+ vaping 'influencers’ here. We back the Govt's efforts to crack down. Simone Pettigrew Alexandra Jones

"We call on you and the International Olympic Committee to reverse the decision to turn the Olympics into an alcohol marketing bonanza," writes Movendi International in an open letter to IOC President Thomas Bach @KristinSperkova Movendi International IOC MEDIA movendi.ngo/open-letters/m…

An important piece of research highlighting the grey area zero-alcohol beverages occupy - parents are right to be wary, with evidence showing delaying exposure to alcohol reduces harms later in life. Simone Pettigrew

"The lasting impact of the Go for 2&5 campaign" The characteristics of the Go for 2&5 campaign appear to have enabled it to achieve relatively high levels of recall among older people. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hp… Simone Pettigrew

Australia Tobacco Harm Enhancement Association again revealed as a tobacco industry front group abc.net.au/news/2024-03-2… Gary Adshead Bethany Hiatt Dr Karl Norman Swan Melissa Sweet John Safran AMA President Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) President Neil Chenoweth Simon Chapman AO @simonchapman.bsky.social Dee Madigan

Thank you Patricia Karvelas for talking with Prof. Simone Pettigrew on RN Breakfast about the need for mandatory pregnancy warnings to be visible for shoppers buying alcohol online. Australian regulations must catch up & close this harmful loophole. ab.co/3TnxqJx PHAA is on Bluesky

@cassjcw John Boffa John CROZIER Erin Lalor Donna Ah Chee Jacquie Bowden Dan Lubman Hannah Pierce Dr Nicole Lee Scott Wilson Simone Pettigrew Terry Slevin

The food system is essential for human health, but it is also a major contributor to climate change and environmental degradation. So how can we empower consumers to make eco-friendly choices? Read more in this latest piece by Simone Pettigrew et et al doi.org/10.1016/j.anzj…

Congratulations Mark Butler MP Australian Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing on the new comprehensive campaign supporting consumers to quit vaping & smoking. Long-term investment in campaigns like these is critical to reducing harms to Australians from these addictions. View the ads: bit.ly/3VnZoFY

Every phone is now a bottleshop. Read Aimee Brownbill thread on new research that shows that people are hit with more than 1,000 ads a day, with most acting as shop fronts and what this means for people who are most at risk of harm.

A rare win suggesting the new definitions in the Vic Liquor Act may make it easier for communities to object to new licences. Will be interesting to see what happens next. abc.net.au/news/2024-08-1…

While most food products have nutritional info on the packaging, only a few indicate their environmental impact. Prof Simone Pettigrew from The George Institute for Global Health sheds light on a new app designed to empower consumers by revealing these hidden impacts: apacnetwork.com/story/reducing…

The results of our Salt Substitute and Stroke Study and many other large-scale studies indicate that potassium-enriched salt should be included in hypertension treatment guidelines worldwide. The evidence is there – it’s now time to #SwitchTheSalt. 🧂🔁: buff.ly/3AZoQeD