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Around two thirds of Australians support a tax on junk food in a bid to stop people eating large amounts of unhealthy meals. Research Australia said 64% of people contacted in its latest annual public opinion poll support a tax on junk food in an attempt to reduce excessive consumption and avoid the damaging health effects.
Around two thirds of Australians support a tax on junk food in a bid to stop people eating large amounts of unhealthy meals.
Research Australia said 64% of people contacted in its latest annual public opinion poll support a tax on junk food in an attempt to reduce excessive consumption and avoid the damaging health effects.
31% of Australians oppose a tax on junk food, with only 16% of people surveyed strongly opposed.
The Australian Government currently imposes high taxes on alcohol and cigarettes and the poll clearly indicates Australians are in favour of a similar tax on junk food.
Research Australia CEO Rebecca James said the results clearly show Australians are becoming more concerned about health and nutrition.
“We all know junk food is bad for us and this tells us Australians want the government to do something about it,” she said.
Ms James believes the tax is an important tool the government can use to discourage unhealthy eating habits.
Research Australia’s 2009 Public Opinion Poll was conducted by Crosby|Textor using qualitative and quantitative methodologies during May, June and July 2009. The quantitative study investigated the views of 806 Australians aged 18 and over, giving a margin of error of 3.5 percent.
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Research Australia is the peak not for profit body for health and medical research. It is a national alliance of over 180 member and supporting organisations working together to promote health and medical research in Australia.
For more information on Research Australia visit www.researchaustralia.org
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Submitted by nabinbuzz on Wed, 09/06/2010 - 17:18.
Seems like australians are very much aware of the outcomes of the junk food and fizzy drinks .They are supporting the tax in junk food which inturn will help control people having junk food. It will create a limit.Good job
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