January 09, 2009
Aussies Propose Lowering Taxes On Light Beer. What Could Go Wrong?
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But at least their hearts are in the right place.
VicHealth chief executive Todd Harper says making low-strength beer more attractive would be good for the community.
"Alcohol consumption, particularly too much alcohol consumption, has a significant impact on many other people in the community, whether it be through the forms of assaults, late night violence, drink driving," he said.
"It might also encourage the alcohol industry to develop new low alcohol products which are popular with consumers and also to encourage consumers to think about switching to lower alcohol products."
Good luck with that one, buddy.
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