Regulations to restrict alcohol promotion and requirements for mandatory display of information about health risks associated with use have been minimal hard-won in Australia. This study (i) outlines an approach monitoring industry messages on products (ii) reports prevalence nature government-mandated health-related voluntary products. Images 5,923 sold four large stores Sydney were captured. Data collected in-store via web-scraping. Label content was extracted from the images. There high...

Abstract The influence of commercial actors, practices and processes on the health wellbeing women is still not well understood. alcohol industry has developed a range products to appeal new ‘health conscious’ markets, such as ‘low-calorie’ ‘low-sugar’ products. While these may have specific for women, there been little in-depth research that sought understand how conceptualize symbolic meanings associate with An online qualitatively led survey was conducted n = 497 Australian who had...

Background and aims The alcohol industry produces 'responsible drinking' advertising campaigns. There is concern that these may promote drinking while persuading governments the general public acting responsibly. This paper examined young people's thoughts feelings in response to one of campaigns Australia. Design A qualitative analysis introspection data provided by drinkers after exposure a responsible advertisement produced DrinkWise called 'How Drink Properly'. Setting Perth, Western...

Objective: Governments' limited adoption of evidencebased policies to reduce alcohol-related harm has been partly attributed alcohol industry influence. A better understanding political strategy may help protect public policy against vested interests. We examined how actors used scientific evidence in their submissions government consultations. Method: conducted a content analysis 214 from 21 Australian consultations between 2013 and 2017. Represented included producers retailers, trade...

There are moves to ban smoking in outdoor areas of pubs, restaurants and cafes. Some argue that this is unnecessary as exposure second hand smoke (SHS) minimal. The aim study was determine potential patrons SHS eating drinking venues.Concentrations fine particulate matter (PM2.5) were measured the alfresco 28 cafes pubs. Data collected on number smokers present during sampling factors could influence PM2.5concentrations. PM2.5concentrations for periods with without compared using paired...

Background: Efforts to reduce alcohol-related harm face strong resistance from the alcohol industry. It is important monitor industry actions over time assist in developing appropriate responses this resistance. Monitoring can enable public health identify positions on policy issues, stay abreast of current and emerging marketing tactics, inform development possible counter-actions. One form monitoring examination trade publications where converses with itself. The aim study was assess...

Abstract Introduction Some parents provide alcohol to their underage children, despite a range of negative outcomes being associated with this practice. The present study aimed assess factors and changes in parental provision behaviours from 2013 2019 Western Australia. Methods Annual cross‐sectional online surveys were conducted (total n = 2635). Assessed variables included parents' demographic characteristics, use, awareness the relevant Australian guideline, attitudes behaviours. A binary...

The term “nanny state” is regularly used to attack health groups or governments, especially by interest bereft of arguments and journalists in search a cliché. It has become special favourite tobacco companies their supporters. In the present work we argue that should be retired favour genuine debate on substantive issues.

The Australian alcohol industry has observed that increased health consciousness among consumers is a threat to revenue, but also an opportunity for innovation and growth within the sector.This paper examines how responded perceived increase in consumers, considers policy implications provides recommendations address supposedly healthier products. We collected examples of new product developments monitored publications information on key trends comments from company executives inform...

Preventing alcohol-related harm presents a range of challenges including those related to political will, competing interests with disproportionate resources, and embedded drinking cultures. On the other hand there are opportunities for health promotion, clear evidence on both extent problem evidence-based responses growing community support action. Australian researchers continue contribute substantially international base alcohol, generating translation into effective programs producing...

Objectives: This study explores Australian public awareness and attitudes towards political donations from the alcohol industry 'revolving door' of politicians into or lobbyist positions. Methods: Data were collected via a nationwide online panel. Results: In total, n=1,044 participants completed survey. More than half agreed that are made to influence government policy support interests industry. did not believe it is appropriate for parties accept attend industry-hosted events. One-third...

Alcoholic products marketed as better-for-you is an emerging trend in Australia that has received limited research attention to date. This study aimed examine the nutrient profiles of alcoholic are available Australian market.We extracted details product announcements published on Drinks Trade website 2019 and 2020 containing at least one keyword used promote products. The alcohol, energy, carbohydrate sugar content each was recorded assessed against existing classifications for alcohol...

Objective:Efforts to develop and implement effective advertising regulations require a comprehensive understanding of alcohol promotion techniques used across rapidly growing range media platforms. The aim this study was analyze themes commonly in ads order identify commonalities differences by type the implications for existing regulatory frameworks.Method:In total, 628 Australian advertisements were coded according dissemination known be attractive children young people or problematic...

Mass media education campaigns targeting parents may influence parent factors that reduce adolescent drinking; however few such have been evaluated.The Parents, Young People and Alcohol campaign included two phases of mass advertising, Cogs I See, to deliver consistent messages across multiple channels. The targeted Western Australian 12-17 year olds with describing alcohol's effect on the developing brain physical mental health. reinforced National Health Medical Research Council (NHMRC)...

Purpose There is a growing body of research into the utilisation social networking sites (SNS) by alcohol marketers, but less how young people utilise SNS to create their own meanings of, and interactions with, alcohol. The purpose this study was explore adults’ perceptions nexus between SNS. Design/methodology/approach In total, 60 adults aged 18-21 years took part in an intensive data collection process over six months. All references media interviews, focus groups written introspections...

Background: Parental provision of alcohol to their underage child has been associated with risky adolescent drinking. While parents' belief in the appropriateness providing may influence behaviors, research into factors this is lacking. Objectives: This study sought identify child. Methods: Western Australian parents 12–17 year olds (n = 443) completed an online survey assessing drinking habits, alcohol-related beliefs and attitudes, child's consumption, demographics. Results: Nearly half...

Exposure to alcohol advertising has been found be associated with more positive attitudes toward and heavier drinking among youth. Appropriate regulation of is thus crucial for reducing use members this population group. To assist policy makers in their control efforts, study explored the scope Australian codes extent which they address issues relating youth exposure.Two researchers assessed 628 unique advertisements against youth-related provisions Alcohol Advertising Review Board (AARB)...

Young people in Australia are frequently exposed to alcohol marketing. Leading health organisations recommend legislative controls on advertising as part of a comprehensive approach reduce alcohol-related harm. However, relies largely industry self-regulation. This paper describes the development and implementation Alcohol Advertising Review Board (AARB), world-first public advocacy initiative that encourages independent regulation advertising. The AARB reviews complaints about advertising,...

Abstract Introduction and Aims. There is widespread concern about the nature, extent impacts of lobbying by industries selling unhealthy commodities, which threatens public health undermines important democratic processes. In last decade, all Australian jurisdictions (except Northern Territory) have established lobbyist registers with stated objective increasing capacity government to scrutinise lobbying. Our aim was assess whether are fulfilling this objective. Design Methods. We conducted...