New polling shows most Australians are concerned by the commercial TV industry's plans to extend alcohol advertising by an extra 800 hours every year. Let's dive into what the community thinks about the proposed changes to the Free TV Code. 🧵 https://t.co/VYN5ihpAId

This is a landmark moment of leadership from the SA Govt! 👏 The SA Govt has proposed a draft bill that will directly address alcohol's role in exacerbating gendered and family violence, which will make a real difference to reducing harm for women and children. #sapol #auspol

There’s still a few weeks left to have your say in the federal government's Alcohol and Other Drugs Inquiry! It’s a rare opportunity to be able to speak directly with decision-makers to shape the future of how alcohol harms are reduced and prevented in Australia. #auspol

Aboriginal women's lives matter too. This morning, we walked in solidarity with @djirravic advocating for change. The high rates of DFV for First Nations women & children demand urgent action for better support & accountability. SHOW UP & SPEAK OUT. #16daysofactivsim

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We need to hold companies to account for the commercial decisions they make that put the community at risk. #alcoholadvertising #harmreduction #primaryprevention 7/

Relaxing further an already weak code, will lead to increased harm for the most vulnerable among us. It’s like throwing kerosene on a fire that is already dangerously volatile. 6/

The proposals also fly in the face of the recent Rapid Review of Prevention Approaches for gender-based violence, which recommended alcohol advertising be wound back to protect women and children, with higher rates of violence occurring during sporting events. 5/

The Commercial TV Code already has a loophole that allows more alcohol advertising during sports coverage, when many kids are watching. 4/

Under the latest proposals from Free TV Australia – the commercial television industry’s lobby group – the times that alcohol can be advertised will be extended, exposing kids to an additional 800 hours of alcohol ads a year, largely in peak children’s viewing times. 3/

This is what happens when we allow industries to set their own rules. In this op-ed for The Canberra Times, I raise that the rules around how alcohol is advertised should not be left to corporations that have their profits, and not community safety as their guiding star. 2/

The lobby group that is opposing restrictions to gambling advertising on TV, is now wanting to expand alcohol advertising. A 🧵 1/

Today, we stand with community, health, research & Aboriginal community-controlled orgs to urge the NT Govt to reconsider plans to scrap the Minimum Unit Price, or floor price on alcohol. It's an evidence-based measure that’s reduced alcohol harms & saved lives. #ntpol #auspol

"There is no way to escape it." Last week, FARE CEO @catgiorgi spoke to @abcnews about why Australia needs new measures to prevent companies from preying on people - who want to cut back on alcohol and gambling - on social media. #auspol #alcoholharms #gambling

The community wants fewer alcohol and gambling ads on our screens - not more. Yet the commercial TV industry wants to exploit a loophole in its proposed new code, which could allow for 800+ more hours of ads for these harmful products a year. #auspol https://t.co/zeJxofFLy6

The research findings are adding to the emerging evidence of how personal data is mined when we simply look at, shop on an alcohol retailer's website, or even use things like loyalty cards.

It's launch day! Thank you to the Tasmanian Department of Health for supporting this important campaign.

🌏 The National Health Promotion Symposium tackled policymaking, cultural safety, anti-racism, leadership diversity, & building a global health workforce. Read the highlights on @CroakeyNews: https://t.co/u71jzAuQtq #HealthPromotion #Leadership

New research by @UQ_News released today shows how Facebook, alcohol and gambling companies target people who are at risk of harm with relentless advertising. Together, 264 alcohol and gambling companies uploaded data to Facebook about the 10 people who took part in the study. 🧵

Vulnerable Australians ‘force-fed’ gambling and alcohol ads on Facebook, report finds