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How much longer do we need to wait for Australia to implement a sugary drinks tax?

  • Written by Gary Sacks, Associate Professor, Deakin University
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The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has once again called for a tax on sugary drinks in Australia. This time, the proposed tax is a key part of the AMA’s blueprint to make Australia the healthiest country in the world.

The strong call for a sugary drinks tax echoes the concerted campaign by 2020 Australian of the Year, Dr...

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