Case library

Cases of alcohol industry misconduct from around the world exposing the predatory practices.

A library of all the unethical methods of Big Alcohol – aggressive lobbying, unethical marketing, sabotaging of rules and institutions and much more, all in one place.

Misconduct Report Oct 28 '22
‘Alcogenic Society’: Australia Faces Rise in Severe Disease Due to Alcohol

In 2021, alcohol-induced deaths increased to the highest rate in a decade in Australia. The rise in alcohol deaths is driven by a marked ...

Misconduct Report Oct 21 '22
Communities from Around the World Call on Netflix to Exclude Alcohol Ads 

In November, Netflix will start rolling out its new and cheaper ad-supported package “basic with ads” for $6.99, per month. ...

Misconduct Report Oct 13 '22
Changes in Public Support for Alcohol Policies in NSW, Australia

This study found that in NSW, Australia public support was high for protecting children from exposure to alcohol promotions. However, ...

Misconduct Report Aug 29 '22
Australians Support Alcohol Advertising Ban

A new poll of over 1000 Australians has found that a majority supports a ban on alcohol advertising on television. A ban on alcohol TV ads ...

Misconduct Report Aug 26 '22
Alcohol Use Increases Among Australian Teenage Girls in Worrying Trend

Alcohol use among teenaged girls in Australia has sharply increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is especially concerning since ...

Misconduct Report Aug 25 '22 Asahi, Kirin
Australia Raises Alcohol Excise Taxes

Australia has raised its alcohol excise taxes by 4% bringing the price of a pint of beer to $15. Currently, Australia increases excise ...

Misconduct Report Aug 18 '22
Alcohol Industry Confuses Australians With Misleading Alcohol Labels

Health-oriented marketing on alcohol product labels such as ‘‘low carb’’ and ‘‘no added sugar’’ are misleading people in ...

Misconduct Report Aug 12 '22
In Historic Move, UN Declares Healthy Environment a Human Right

UN General Assembly declares access to clean and healthy environment a universal human right. The resolution notes that the right to a ...

Misconduct Report Aug 2 '22
Health-Oriented Marketing on Alcohol Products in Australia

This study found that health-oriented marketing is prevalent in alcohol products sold in Australia. In the absence of universal and ...