2022 media releases

Supermarket shelves

Research shows most toddler snacks on Australian supermarket shelves fail sugar recommendations

19 Dec 2022
More than three quarters (78%) of ready-made toddler foods found in supermarkets fail to meet all sugar recommendations set by the World Health Organisation’s European Office, according to startling new research released today.
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Call for improved alcohol labelling as new study reveals 'better-for-you' claims may mislead consumers

9 Aug 2022
With alcohol labelling currently under review by FSANZ, OPC is calling for improved alcohol labelling to ensure consumers have access to basic information to make an informed purchase and aren’t being misled by marketing claims.

OPC supports government action to protect children from unhealthy food advertising

8 Aug 2022
The Obesity Policy Coalition has thrown its support behind efforts to protect children from unhealthy food advertising to improve diets and address Australia's obesity epidemic.

New ad code fails to protect kids from unhealthy food marketing

1 Aug 2022
The Obesity Policy Coalition today warned that the advertising industry's new code is failing to protect kids from unhealthy food marketing. An Oreo cookies ad shown during the Lego Masters finale was found not to target children despite appearing in one of Australia's most popular general entertainment shows for children.

Call for action: Obesity closes gap on tobacco in Australia's health scorecard

7 Jul 2022
Australia's health scorecard finds unhealthy weight is closing the gap on tobacco, as the nation's second highest risk factor for the preventable disease burden.

Nine out of 10 Australian parents want laws to regulate ready-made foods for babies and toddlers

28 Apr 2022
Ready-made baby and toddler foods are a common choice for Australian families. However, many parents are unaware that these foods are often not healthy, and the majority falsely believe they are regulated by the government to ensure they provide good nutrition for children.

Call for action as unhealthy weight tops risk factors for health spending on diseases

7 Apr 2022
New analysis showing high cost of unhealthy weight prompts leading public health groups to call for urgent action to implement policies across the population to prevent obesity.

Federal funding welcome to investigate unhealthy food marketing to children

31 Mar 2022
The Obesity Policy Coalition today welcomed funding for preventative health measures announced in this year's Federal budget around marketing and advertising of unhealthy food to children and development of a National Nutrition Policy Framework.

OPC welcomes the launch of the National Obesity Strategy this World Obesity Day

4 Mar 2022
This World Obesity Day, the Obesity Policy Coalition welcomes the launch of the National Obesity Strategy, which outlines a 10-year framework for action to prevent, manage and treat obesity and improve diets in Australia.

OPC supports the AMA's new 'Sickly Sweet' campaign

19 Jan 2022
The Obesity Policy Coalition welcomes the launch of the Australian Medical Association's new social media campaign, #SicklySweet, which turns the tables on catchy soft drink ads to educate Australians about the health risks of drinking these sugar-laden drinks.