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Headquartered in Brisbane with an Australia-wide network of satellite offices, PaySmart is one of Australia’s largest and longest-standing direct debit billing companies. In 1996 we began…
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24th November 2023 - New Healthy Habits app for general practitioners looks to encourage healthier lifestyles in patients
19th June 2023 - Bill introduced to restrict junk food advertising does not cover sports sponsorship
28th April 2023 - AUSactive Chief Executive says fitness can ‘save’ Medicare
5th April 2022 - AMA joins Rethink Sugary Drink partnership
21st February 2022 - Survey reveals AFL fans concerned over gambling advertising
10th June 2021 - Taxing sugary drinks in Australia is important first step towards tackling obesity
7th April 2021 - New CSIRO tool aims to combat Australians’ over-indulgence in junk foods
27th January 2021 - ESSA encourages parents to introduce positive exercise habits outside of school activities
10th June 2020 - Research highlights exposing children to alcohol advertising leads to increased uptake and intake
26th February 2020 - VicHealth considers new industry code on unhealthy food advertising to be ineffective
25th June 2019 - Reviews shows sugary drink taxes reduce consumption
30th April 2019 - Research shows alcohol advertising in sport fuels a drinking culture
21st April 2019 - Queensland Government to end junk food advertising in bid to address rising obesity
12th April 2017 - Junk food constitutes majority of purchases from swimming pool kiosks
14th April 2016 - YMCA Australia backs calls for taxes on sugary drinks
2nd February 2014 - Health groups urge Australian Government to curb the junk food industry
12th September 2013 - Health advocates call for Coca-Cola to scrap ‘healthy lifestyle’ advertising campaign
15th February 2011 - Sporting Stars encourage junk food consumption
19th May 2009 - Dreamworld Puts Healthy Habits on the School Menu
16th March 2009 - Channel Ten attacked over junk food ads
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