Nutrition researchers say a tax on junk foods, including on sugary drinks, is needed to try to bring down obesity rates. Both the major political parties reject the idea, but the Australian Greens say it has merit. Greg Dyett has the story.
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Politicians, food industry resist push for 'sugar tax'
Sugary drinks surrounded by sugar cubes. Source: AAP
Nutrition researchers say a tax on junk foods, including on sugary drinks, is needed to try to bring down obesity rates. Both the major political parties reject the idea, but the Australian Greens say it has merit. Greg Dyett has the story.
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