Tag: lobbying
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Ending the political influence of unhealthy industries
By PHAA intern Ellie Hickey Andrew Wilkie, Independent member for Clark (formerly known as Denison), has been elected to federal parliament five consecutive times. Known for his role as a whistle-blower on the 2003 Iraq war, Mr Wilkie is widely respected across the political spectrum for his commitment to personal…
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Reform needed to limit unhealthy influence around elections, PHAA tells inquiry
BF, PHAA Intern In a perfect world, public policy decisions should be made in the public good, and in the interests of public health. But the reality is that such policies often go against the interests of powerful corporations, leaving affected businesses to make use of any tools at their…
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Sick governance risks all our health
Malcolm Baalman – PHAA Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser We saw a disappointing Budget this week, with virtually no new investment in population-level prevention of diseases. What governments decide to do – or not do – makes a huge difference to the population’s health. Governments make laws about environmental health,…
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Upcoming elections are in the gun lobby sights
Stephen Bendle The Public Health Association Australia (PHAA) is a founding member of the Australian Gun Safety Alliance (AGSA) along with many organisations concerned about firearm safety in our community. Australia’s gun reforms following the Port Arthur shooting in 1996 has been recognised by PHAA as one our Top…