In the Media

Since our launch, there has been outstanding media coverage of both alcohol issues and our work. Selected media (print and online) and media releases will be regularly updated on this page.

1 Dec 2017

Alcohol lobby says ads don't make young people drink more. Christopher Knaus, The Guardian
4 Nov 2017

An application by Aldi to sell cheap booze in Perth's east has been knocked back amid concerns it could fuel domestic violence. 9 News Perth, Caitlin Barr
11 Oct 2017

Willetton Basketball Association welcomes report calling for end to alcohol advertising in sport. Canning Times, Jalme Shurmer
4 Oct 2017

Australia failing to stop alcohol ads from reaching children, experts say. The Guardian, Melissa Davey
29 Sep 2017

It's time to break up alcohol and sport. Croakey, Jennifer Doggett
27 Sep 2017

Call to end alcohol sponsorship of sport in Australia. PerthNow, Chris Leitch
27 Sep 2017

Sport alcohol sponsorship must go: experts. SBS
25 Sep 2017

Minimum pricing cuts alcohol harm (Letter to the Editor). The West Australian, Julia Stafford
21 Sep 2017

Minimum price on alcohol an idea worth considering. The West Australian
21 Sep 2017

Will a minimum floor price for alcohol reduce harm in the community? RTR FM, Chris Mason

Media Releases

27 Nov 2019

New report exposes 'pink and pretty' alcohol marketing tactics to women
14 May 2019

New report finds alcohol advertising is impossible to escape for Aussie kids
9 Nov 2018

Study finds alcohol advertising rules may fail to protect Australian kids
9 Oct 2018

Majority of WA adults support introduction of minimum price on alcohol
10 Sep 2018

More young WA men requiring ambulances for alcohol than women
30 Aug 2018

Alcohol industry promotes its products as 'healthier' to attract customers
14 Aug 2018

Alcohol industry resists prioritising health over profits, research finds
29 Jun 2018

Health experts praise ban on booze ads
27 Sep 2017

Most Australians say alcohol promotion and sport don't mix: new report
22 Jun 2017

New figures show 14 ambulances a day called for excess alcohol
17 Feb 2017

How alcohol impacts WA: an electorate by electorate guide
12 Dec 2016

Call for election commitment to action on alcohol supported by 70 WA groups
17 Nov 2016

Violence and drink-driving top concerns about WA alcohol and young people
14 Sep 2015

Calls for legislation after alcohol advertising report highlights failure of self-regulation
11 Aug 2015

Community recognised for Action on Alcohol
4 Jun 2015

Ambulances called to treat twelve drunk patients each day in WA
18 Nov 2014

WA Liquor Control Act - Positives in Government response but more action needed to protect children and young people
16 Nov 2014

Alcohol secondary supply legislation welcomed
14 Jan 2014

WA Liquor Control Act report welcomed - Important move to improving alcohol culture
8 Nov 2013

Awards recognise positive action on alcohol
4 Sep 2013

Australians want action on alcohol - but the politicians won't act
11 Dec 2012

Review of WA Liquor Control Act - cautious welcome
6 Dec 2012

Alcohol advertising report - children need protection
5 Oct 2012

Bathurst 1000 V8 Supercar sponsors are driving kids to drink
2 Aug 2012

First report of Alcohol Advertising Review Board
16 Mar 2012

Alcohol advertising to be brought to account by new review board
12 Jul 2011

New alcohol warning labels need strengthening
23 Mar 2011

Cheap alcohol encourages young drinkers
17 Sep 2010

Action on Alcohol and Youth needed – launch of new Centre