RHYS EVANS | Government must take alcohol bill to the people
Calls to discuss the Alcohol Amendment Bill have increased, with anti-alcohol lobby groups proposing new alcohol regulations to reduce alcohol consumption and relieve the burden on overstrained healthcare resources.
While the best course of action for tackling rising infections is undoubtedly a rapid rollout of a nationwide vaccination programme, this does not address the root of the crisis: SA’s alcohol problem. Here, it is critical for government to consider input from all stakeholders in deciding how best to build the next generation of responsible alcohol consumers...If you have already registered or subscribed, please sign in to continue.
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