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Migration helps alcohol consumption in Australia drop to 50-year low

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Australians appear to be drinking less, with new ABS data showing less alcohol was consumed in the past year - and increased migration is a factor.

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Australians appear to be drinking less, with new ABS data showing less alcohol was consumed in the past year - and increased migration is a factor.

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