Today, we're revealing the damaging levels at which alcohol companies exploit a major regulation gap on social media with "Buy Now" ads. These are no longer just ads. They are digital store fronts that promote, sell and arrange delivery of alcohol in just a few clicks. 🧵

A new FARE report shows advertising regulations need to change - now ⬇ Alcohol is the highest risk factor for injury contributing to 15% of injury burden in 2018. Online advertising expands availability, contributing to these harms. Read: loom.ly/g3Ob9pw

An inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia has commenced this week. This is an opportunity to highlight the significant harm caused by alcohol in Australia and the proven measures that can reduce harms from alcohol products. aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_…

FARE welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler MP, of a Parliamentary Inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia.

Well done Norway! 🇳🇴 Newly announced plans to protect children from the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages. Now it’s our turn, Australia! regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/nor…

Calling all Victorian women in public health! Join us for our inaugural Women in Public Health Network event on Sept 13 VicHealth . Inspiring speakers, gender equity panel, and networking galore! Don't miss out – register now: eventbrite.com.au/e/women-in-pub…

Today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese named alcohol as one of the areas that National Cabinet will act on to prevent and reduce gender-based violence. 🧵 #ViolenceAgainstWomen #AlcoholAwareness #auspol

Australia’s Premiers and Chief Ministers committed to reviewing their state and territory liquor laws and sharing best practice and reforms, before National Cabinet reconvenes.