Opinion

A sugar levy would be an investment in the health of our nation and its people

By James Muecke
Updated October 2 2020 - 5:47pm, first published August 19 2020 - 7:00pm
BACKING: A 2017 poll found that 77 per cent of Australians support a 20 per cent levy on sugary drinks. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK
BACKING: A 2017 poll found that 77 per cent of Australians support a 20 per cent levy on sugary drinks. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK

When I received my award on the Australia Day weekend, I suggested a multi-pronged approach to curb the growing epidemic of type 2 diabetes that's sweeping the world.

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