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Federal Government rejects renews calls for sugar tax to curb obesity

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The Prime Minister has rejected renewed calls for a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks - as more than 30 leading health groups join forces to combat obesity. The alliance also called for a national obesity action plan, saying the issue now poses a greater health-risk to Australians than smoking. Preeti McCarthy reports


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The Prime Minister has rejected renewed calls for a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks - as more than 30 leading health groups join forces to combat obesity. The alliance also called for a national obesity action plan, saying the issue now poses a greater health-risk to Australians than smoking. Preeti McCarthy reports



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