Category
Preventive Health
3 articles
sugar taxhealth policy
Sugar Tax Australia: Evidence, Advocacy, and the Debate
International evidence on SSB taxes, Australian advocacy for a sugar levy, industry counterarguments, and the 2024–26 political outlook for reform in Australia.
4 Apr 202611 min read
preventive healthAustralia
Preventive Health Funding in Australia: The Policy Case for Investment
Australia spends roughly 1.8% of total health expenditure on prevention versus the WHO 5% benchmark. A policy analysis of underinvestment, return on investment evidence, and costed reform proposals for 2026 and beyond.
10 Mar 202614 min read
social determinantshealth equity
Social Determinants of Health: Australia's Structural Barriers to Equitable Outcomes
Housing instability, low income, educational disadvantage, and unemployment drive health outcomes more than healthcare access. Here's the evidence on social determinants and the policy reforms needed to address health inequality in Australia.
24 Jan 202612 min read