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‘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
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
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…
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…