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GALA has reservations about alcohol industry warning labels
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 4:09 pm | Group Against Liquor Advertising
The Group Against Alcohol Advertising (GALA) has grave reservations about the moves of the alcohol industry to produce their versions of warning labels on alcoholic drinks. Although some labelling is better than no labelling, the type, size and content ... More >>
Govt Leaves Liquor Marketing Untouched
Monday, 30 August 2010, 2:02 pm | Group Against Liquor Advertising
GALA notes the Government’s lack-lustre response to the impact of alcohol advertising, promotion and marketing. More >>
Government Ducks Its Responsibilities
Monday, 29 October 2007, 3:04 pm | Group Against Liquor Advertising
“The recent Government proposals on alcohol advertising and the sale and supply to minors won’t bring joy to parents, but the liquor industry will find business as usual,” said Dr Viola Palmer, Chairperson of the Group Against Liquor Advertising. ... More >>
Alcohol Advertising Report Criticised
Sunday, 6 May 2007, 2:39 pm | Group Against Liquor Advertising
The recommendations in the report are little better than the present situation of industry self-regulation of alcohol advertising, said Dr Viola Palmer, Chairperson of the Group Against Liquor Advertising. The changes recommended are cosmetic. There ... More >>
Steering Group For Alcohol Advertising Review
Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 5:23 pm | Group Against Liquor Advertising
The Group Against Liquor Advertising, which was instrumental in getting this review set up, welcomes the appointment of Tim Harding and Tim Rochford, the two new independent Steering Group members. More >>
Alcohol, Junk Food, Gambling Kid's Sport Sponsors
Friday, 21 April 2006, 9:33 am | Group Against Liquor Advertising
Research by Otago medical student Anthony Maher has found that children’s and teens’ sports are heavily sponsored by alcohol, junk food and gambling companies. More >>
Research Pinpoints Cause Of Teenage Binge Drinking
Thursday, 5 January 2006, 9:38 am | Group Against Liquor Advertising
"An important piece in the jig-saw of causes of teenage drinking" is how Dr Viola Palmer, Chairperson of the Group Against Liquor Advertising (GALA) describes the research from the University of Connecticut. More >>
Select Cmmttee Pussyfoots Around Alcohol Promotion
Friday, 10 December 2004, 9:55 am | Group Against Liquor Advertising
The Health Select Committee has let New Zealanders down, in failing to recommend an inquiry into alcohol advertising, sponsorship and marketing, as requested in our petition, said Dr Viola Palmer, from the Group Against Liquor Advertising. More >>
Teenagers Drink $140 million worth of Alcohol
Thursday, 7 November 2002, 10:15 am | Group Against Liquor Advertising
Teenagers between 14 and 17 drink $140 million worth of alcohol per year, or $2.7 million per week, as calculated by the Group Against Liquor Advertising, said Dr Viola Palmer, Chairperson. More >>
