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The rise of dark advertising: gambling, alcohol, junk food ads bombarding people in Australia

Melanie Parker, PHAA Note: Article updated on 26/01/2023 to correct first table, sixth paragraph, and fourth-last paragraph.   After experts … More

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Alcohol, food and nutrition, gambling, unethical marketing
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As Netball Australia eyes betting sponsorship, women and girls are at increased risk of gambling harm

Samantha Thomas, Deakin University; Hannah Pitt, Deakin University, and Simone McCarthy, Deakin University Netball Australia CEO Kelly Ryan said last … More

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child and youth health, gambling, Health promotion, Women's health
Rosa Billi PSM headshot. Background includes Public Health Association of Australia logos. Text right bottom corner: Rosa Billi PSM.

Recently recognised by the Governor-General, gambling harm research and evaluation manager Rosa Billi PSM recounts public health career

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA The PHAA today wraps up our series recognising some of public health’s highest achievers who’ve been … More

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gambling, Public Health, public health workforce
Composite image shows gambling cards and chips, fast food, and bottles of alcohol

Levies on unhealthy products reduce disease and heal the budget deficit

Terry Slevin – PHAA CEO As a result of the pandemic that has changed our lives, some are suggesting that … More

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alcohol marketing, federal election, gambling, Nutrition, taxation
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On Cup eve, young women identified as high-risk group for problem gambling

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA Over the next 24-hours, Australians will gamble more than $200 million on a horse race.  Last … More

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Reopening gambling venues will create health risks. Image of pokie/slot machine

Re-opening gambling venues will create serious health risks

State governments are planning to reopen pokie venues due to heavy lobbying by the gambling industry. However, there a number of public health issues which need to be addressed to ensure reopening these venues will not endanger the health of those who use or work there.

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Coronavirus, COVID-19, EGMs, electronic gambling machines, gambling, pokies

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