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Sweet power: the politics of sugar, sugary drinks and poor nutrition in Australia
"Sugary drinks tax is no silver bullet."

Politicians are inflating the evidence used to justify tax increases
Studies show tax increase will be only half as effective as planned in reducing consumption.

Taxing sugary drinks would boost productivity, not just health
Adding tax to beverages will help counter the obesity problem.

Budget funding focuses on businesses
FMCG stakeholders will be subjected to a Skilling Australians Fund levy.

AACS: Convenience on right track
All signs are pointing to another solid performance for the convenience channel this year.

Turnbull avoids tax relief question in meeting with SMEs
Prime Minister resists calls from Sydney small businesses to promise further tax relief.

Tobacco tax is discrimination: AACS
Industry body denounces Labor's plans to raise the tax on cigarettes.