Government to re-introduce Alcopops Measure
Source: Australia. Minister for Health and Ageing and Treasurer. Joint Media Release
"Following the effectiveness of the Rudd Government’s alcopops measure, the Government will re-introduce this measure into the Parliament as part of its ongoing commitment to the fight against binge-drinking.The measure - which has been widely backed by health experts - has seen a 35 per cent fall in the consumption of alcopops and a significant fall in spirits consumption."