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"From banning social media to fast food advertising: South Australia will
become the first state to prohibit ads for unhealthy food from appearing on
public buses, trams and trains.
Under the recently announced ban, in effect from 1 July 2025, promotions for
products including chocolate, lollies, confectionery, desserts, ice-cream, soft
drinks and chips will not be permitted on Adelaide’s public transport system.
“Each year, big brands spend millions of dollars on catchy slogans and
appealing ads to encourage South Australian children to consume more highly
processed foods containing high fat, high salt and high sugar,” the state’s
health minister, Chris Picton, said.
Given the influence of junk food marketing on children’s food preferences and
intake, he described the move as a “sensible step towards a healthier South
Australia”.
It is a rare one in Australia, where the marketing of unhealthy foods to
children is mainly governed by voluntary codes or industry self-regulation.
But advertising industry bodies – the Australian Association of National
Advertisers and the Outdoor Media Association – have objected to the ban, which
they say doesn’t address the complex causes of obesity.
So what do you need to know?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
