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Australians worry about alcohol abuse : Survey
An online poll commissioned by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education ( Fare ) also found 92 % of Australians believe alcohol is linked to domestic violence . Fare surveyed 1,820 people across Australia . However one alcohol industry lobby group rejected the study as “ all spin and no substance ”.
“ Australians should think about the annual alcohol toll : 5,500 deaths , 1 6 0 , 0 0 0 hospitalisations , 70,000 assaults ,” he said .
“ We know what the solutions are . Fix the way alcohol is taxed , reduce its availability , and cut back on the way it is promoted including phasing out sports sponsorship .” The survey also found most people believe the alcohol industry should be held responsible for harm cased by drinking .
Alcohol Beverages Australia dismissed the poll as sensationalist and lacking in evidence , and that most Australians used alcohol in moderation . “ The focus should be on properly establishing and addressing the causes of family and domestic violence , not simplistically blaming alcohol for its prevalence ,” said the body ’ s executive director , Fergus Taylor . The World Health Organization ranks Australia 19th on the global alcohol consumption ladder , ahead of Ireland at 21 , the UK at 25 , New Zealand at 31 , Canada at 40 and the United States at 48 .
Senator Lambie faces accusations from Rob Messenger
SENATOR Jacqui Lambie has refrained from returning fire against her former chief of staff and office manager whose claims of " rude and crude " behaviour by the Burnie-based politician were made public yesterday .
Rob Messenger , a former Liberal National Party politician in Queensland and his wife Fern quit their jobs a month ago .
Both positions have since been advertised .
In a letter of complaint , obtained by News Corp , the pair accuse Senator Lambie of displaying unpredictable behaviour and of crudely talking about her sex life at work .
They also allege the independent senator would use vulgar and obscene language and give orders to staff while under the influence of alcohol .
A spokesman from Senator Lambie ' s office yesterday said the pair had made a lot of false claims .
" But Senator Lambie does not intend to offer a running commentary on this while its going through Fair Work ," the spokesman said .
" Mr Messenger is a disgruntled former employee , lashing out for reasons only he understands .
" He might want to damage Senator Lambie ' s reputation , but Senator Lambie does not want to damage his . She wishes him good health and good luck into the future ."
The Messengers have made an official complaint to the Commonwealth under Public Interest Disclosure Laws .
Senator Lambie then issued a " show cause " notice to the pair over claims Mr Messenger used a private email address for work purposes and allegations they were trying to spy on their former boss .
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June , 2017 India at Melbourne