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“It’s time to step up”: Cancer Council urges all levels of government to get tougher on illicit tobacco
New Illicit Tobacco Ladder shows which states are falling behind
Zero alcohol product advertising pushing boundaries by creating new drinking occasions, new research finds
Two thirds of advertisements studied showed zero alcohol products being promoted during activities that are traditionally alcohol-free
“Don’t take a holiday from sun protection”: Australians urged to still ‘Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide’ this long weekend
UV remains a risk in Autumn, reminds Cancer Council
Cancer Council welcomes Food Ministers move for mandated Health Star Rating
Cancer Council welcomes Food Ministers move for mandated Health Star Rating
NEW DATA: Four in five Australians support a mandatory Health Star Rating, as Food Ministers meet today
As food ministers meet on Friday, Cancer Council is joining calls for a mandated Health Star Rating (HSR) food labelling system, with new YouGov research showing 80% of Australians in support of a mandatory system.
World Cancer Day: New research reveals nearly all Australians diagnosed with cancer face out-of-pocket costs, prompting calls for stronger financial support
As today marks World Cancer Day, Cancer Council and the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer are calling for government action to reduce the financial impact of cancer. It comes as new research reveals 98.8% of Australians diagnosed with cancer who were surveyed incur out-of-pocket expenses, even when accessing care in Australia’s public healthcare system.
Cancer Council stresses importance of improved understanding as UV reaches extreme levels this summer
Cancer Council and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) are highlighting concerning new data that shows only one in six of all Australians have a strong understanding of the UV Index.
Cancer Council Australia welcomes Jacinta Reddan as new CEO
Cancer Council Australia announces the appointment of Ms Jacinta Reddan, commencing today as Chief Executive Officer.
Cancer Council welcomes Federal Government’s investment to increase access to GPs
Cancer Council welcomes the government’s $7.9 billion expansion of the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP), which will reduce the financial burden of cancer and improve access to health services for all Australians.
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