2025 media releases

Older woman testing her blood sugar

Government neglect of diabetes prevention policies a blow to Australian’s health

15 May 2026
Food for Health Alliance is disappointed in the government’s response to the Federal Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes, released on Budget night, which has failed to action strong, evidence-based policies to prevent type 2 diabetes.
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New government report supports action to protect Australian children from unhealthy food marketing

8 May 2026
The Food for Health Alliance welcomes the government’s release today of the final report of the feasibility study on policy options to implement restrictions to protect children from unhealthy food marketing.
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New research shows added sugar labels would prompt teens to dump sugary drinks

8 May 2026
New research led by the Health Policy Centre at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) has shown that placing sugar warning labels on sugary drinks would significantly change adolescents’ behaviour - leading many to avoid buying or drinking them altogether.