The brewing problem of alcohol advertising regulation

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The regulation of alcoholic advertising campaigns has faced renewed scrutiny, as a Professor/Health Advisor for the Alcohol Bevarages Advertising Code (ABAC) retired, saying that her views were muffled due to being in the minority, and was concerned about the industry’s influence over its decisions.

A new review board has come into practice, headed by Health Advisors from around Australia in responce to the ABAC. Are they the real deal, and is there anything wrong with ABAC in the first place?

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Thursday, May 10 2012
Produced By Wade Stephens
Featured in storyProfessor Fran Baum - Life Member of the Public Health Association of AustraliaProfessor Mike Daube - Alcohol Spokesperson for the Public Health Assocation of AustraliaDenita Warn - Chair of the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code Scheme
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