Advocacy is a core function of public health practice and is essential for advancing population health, whether by promoting preventative measures or encouraging evidence-based policy reform. However,...

The Australian Government’s commitment to investing in R&D is being called into question after new figures reveal a continued decline in investment in R&D and a potential $400 million underspend on

Back in February 2023, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, Michael Fakhri wrote a short brief in which he distinguished four forms of violence that beset our food system:

As health actors meet this week in Brasilia to refine a Health Action Plan for COP30, ending relationships with PR firms that engage with fossil fuel

Abstract. Governments can become involved in academic research to assist in public health decision-making. However, when governments become involved, the r

Policy Points Our research provides a starting point to benchmark government transparency measures to improve the quality and accessibility of information about lobbying. Policymakers and regulat...

Global food systems face complex challenges and need to transform to meet increasing demand for food, sustainably. Smallholders are a significant popu…

This survey aims to assess food industry engagement with health professionals providing dietary or nutrition advice.

The Australia Institute is calling for transparency and real-time disclosure of political donations ahead of the Australian Electoral Commission’s annual release of political contributions data for 20...

A survey exploring government influence on public health research

We examined whether the introduction of a calorie labelling policy in England was associated with a change in calories consumed in the out-of-home food sector. Our findings suggest that the introducti...

Guest Blog by Emil Juslin, Director of Advocacy at IOGT-NTO Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, and the following BECA report in the European Parliament were initially groundbreaking initiatives on European...

School of Public Health Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through until Sept 2026 Base salary will be in the range $110,365 - $130,765 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B) Aboriginal and/or Tor...

A new study shows more than 20 per cent of climate and environment protests in Australia lead to arrests, more than in the UK, Norway, and the United States.

Ultra processed foods (UPF) have seized the public’s attention lately in way few other food categorisation systems have. High consumption of UPFs is consistently associated with an increased risk of n...

Introduction by Croakey: Philanthropy has long been valuable to society; however, it is important to consider philanthropic giving and its

Henry Dimbleby and Dr Dolly van Tulleken draw on interviews with former prime ministers and other key figures to offer practical advice and insights on how today’s politicians can tackle the UK’s obes...