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Alcohol part of everyday regional life for young people

"Alcohol advertising works - that's why liquor companies pour millions into convincing people to drink more."

"Until we restrict alcohol advertising we will not be able to significantly reduce the harms that alcohol causes."

Greens health spokesperson Cate Faerhmann MLC.

 

The Greens are calling on the NSW government to ban alcohol advertising on state property, including public transport, and refuse to allow sporting clubs to display alcohol sponsorship when playing at government-owned sporting fields – Story by Bageshri Savyasachi in the Illawarra Mercury, 6 March 2023.

Story in the South Coast Register, 6 March 2023.