All we want for Christmas is a sugar tax…

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'Tis the season for over-indulgence, especially for children with sugar.

Our latest policy brief outlines how advanced modelling shows a 20% sugar-sweetened beverage tax is a best buy for reducing child obesity in Australia.

The dynamic simulation model of Australian child and adolescent overweight and obesity was co-developed with child health researchers, clinicians, advocates, and policy makers, and incorporates expert knowledge and best evidence.

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