Tag: Sugar Tax

Drinks industry responds to proposed sugar tax

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has today called for a tax on sugary drinks as part of its plan to tackle chronic disease and make Australia the healthiest country in the world....

What’s the impact of a sugar tax?

Him! International takes a look at soft-drink shoppers in France to see if the recent sugar tax is having any impact on their buying behaviour in convenience stores. Several countries have introduced taxes...

Greens propose sugar tax

Leader of the Australian Greens Richard Di Natale says a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks could raise $500 million per year to be reinvested back into positive health initiatives for...

Study suggests sugary-drink tax could save lives

New research co-authored by Deakin University and the Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) has indicated a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks in Australia could save more than 1,600 lives and raise $400 million...
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