Media Coverage

Jane Martin comments on introducing a sugary drink health levy after Monash University-led research suggests an Australian tax on sugary drinks could prevent more than half a million dental cavities, and increase health equity, over the next decade.

New guidelines from the World Health Organization add to pressure on the Australian Government to crackdown on the marketing of unhealthy foods to children,

Lobby group the Food for Health Alliance has welcomed a federal private member’s bill that would restrict unhealthy food and drink advertising during set times on TV and radio, and at all times online.

Jane Martin on a new Private Member’s Bill that would restrict unhealthy food and drink advertising during set times on TV and radio, and at all times online.

Jane Martin and Cancer Research UK's Malcolm Clark on ABC Radio Melbourne Conversation Hour discussing obesity and successful preventive measures in the UK like introducing a health levy on sugary drinks.

Tiny steps to beat obesity: small improvements to weight, exercise could yield big benefits

Watch the series and see Jane Martin discuss sugars in baby and toddler foods in episode two.