Alcohol advertising is hard to avoid. From television and radio commercials, sports promotion and sponsorship and even Woolworths and Coles shop-a-docket promotions, it's not hard to see why Australians are so fond of alcohol.
But the Greens are looking to change the situation after proposing an inquiry yesterday into alcohol advertising.
The proposal was supported by the NSW legislative council and will ensure the matter is brought to the house later in the year.
Greens Alcohol Harm Spokesperson Justin Field was happy about the support the inquiry received from all parties and says alcohol advertising is affecting all members of the community, including children.
"Alcohol advertising is visible on the high street, at sporting venues, on the television, in our newspapers and online", he said.
"Yet we know the bargain prices advertised are a bad deal for communities, resulting in higher consumption levels, including heavier drinking and underage drinking".
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| Alcohol advertising is heavily featured in sport and often appeals to children. Source; Advertiser's Anonymous - blogger |
