More pressure to adopt a sugar tax in Australia

Health Report - Separate stories podcast

A parliamentary report has recommended a tax on sugary drinks, which dozens of other countries have in place.

Research out of the UK shows their levy has lowered the amount of added sugar kids and adults are consuming.

What could a sugar tax look like in Australia?

Guest

• Dr Nina Rogers, University of Cambridge
• Jane Martin, Food for Health Alliance

References

• Estimated changes in free sugar consumption one year after the UK soft drinks industry levy came into force