Andrew Wilsmore

Lessons from lockdown for (anti-)alcohol policy — Institute of Economic Affairs iea.org.uk/lessons-from-l… via @iealondon

@BernardKeane Here are the facts from the ABS on covid alcohol consumption: “Two thirds (66.4%) reported their consumption had stayed about the same Nearly one in four (23.9%) reported decreased consumption One in ten (9.8%) reported increased consumption.”

What a crock of shit about alcohol consumption during the pandemic from 7.30. Prohibitionist propaganda. Disgraceful.

For #MensHealthWeek, DrinkWise worked with the indigenous radio program Jam Pakt on an episode that focused on Building Healthy Environments for Men and the importance of understanding your relationship with alcohol. #GetTheFacts - DrinkWise drinkwise.org.au/our-work/indig…

QT “Minimum unit pricing was introduced to improve the health of heavy drinkers but Public Health Scotland has concluded that it compounded their misery by depriving alcoholics of money for bills and groceries.” thetimes.co.uk/article/minimu…

Australia’s drinking culture is improving. Harmful drinking continues to decline: from 22% in 2004-05 to 16% in 2017-18. Keep up the good work Australia!

Delighted to see how Google has expanded the tools that it first developed in 2020 through engagement with us. Today, users worldwide can choose whether or not they see alcohol-related marketing across Google's ad ecosystem. washingtonpost.com/technology/202…

Positive drinking trends in new ABS report show Australia’s drinking culture has changed for the better!alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/positive-drink…

Huge shoutout to Aaron from the Kerwick Hotel, Redbank for helping with our XXXX beer run, and of course Lion Nathan. These beers will be going to local flood victims and our fantastic local volunteers who have worked so hard to start rebuilding our community. @PaulTully

Our local cafes, restaurants and bars are struggling. They are usually the heartbeat of our communities but this video by @HospitalityNZL shows the current heartbreaking reality for these businesses. Please support your local. fb.watch/bd6KaCME-G/ #Longliveyourlocal

Alcohol sales during covid: Packaged liquor sales are a value number, rather than a direct indicator of volume. alcoholbeveragesaustralia.org.au/alcohol-bevera…

Minister for Health & Aged Care @GregHuntMP launched the DrinkWise ‘Stay tasteful while tasting’ initiative yesterday. Supported by National Wine Foundation & Australian Grape & Wine these cellar door education resources will help consumers to keep track of their tastings.

UK & Australia sign Free Trade Agreement drinkstrade.com.au/uk-australia-s…

New data shows fewer Kiwis consumed alcohol and drank less hazardously in the past year. Typically, the younger generation drink less, but we've seen a positive shift in older people’s drinking behaviours. Turns out you can teach ‘old dogs’ new tricks! nzabc.org.nz/survey-shows-f…

Congratulations to all new members of the ABA Executive! bit.ly/3E7vn3A

“It is important to note that the survey results showing an increase in the number of Australians choosing to have a drink does not equate to either increased consumption of alcohol or increased levels of harmful drinking,” - @AndrewWilsmore theshout.com.au/number-of-aust…