Aussie doctors push for tax on ‘killer’ sugar to combat obesity

Sugar tax

Source: NDTV

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has labelled sugar a “killer” that must be taxed in a bid to stop the nation’s ballooning obesity crisis.


Among the AMA’s 20 recommendations is taxing sugary beverages - including fruit juices - by up to 40 cents a drink to reduce the amount it is consumed.

Nicky Karakatsanis Reports.


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