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Archived Public Consultation
Public consultation on the draft revised Australian alcohol guidelines for low-risk drinking
The Australian Alcohol Guidelines: health risks and benefits, issued by the NHMRC in 2001, are currently under review by the NHMRC in collaboration with the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. The draft revised Australian alcohol guidelines for low-risk drinking are now available for public consultation.
These draft guidelines are intended to give Australians clear guidelines on how to avoid, or minimise, the harmful consequences of drinking alcohol — both the immediate effects of each drinking occasion and the longer-term effects of regular drinking.
When finalised the guidelines will provide a valuable resource for a wide range of groups and individuals including health professionals, community groups, professional and educational organisations, policy makers, the general public and those businesses responsible for providing alcohol.
You are invited to make a submission to the NHMRC about the draft revised Australian alcohol guidelines for low-risk drinking:
How to make your submission
Please make your submission in writing, by email or on audiotape and include your name and address or phone number at which we can contact you if required.
In your submission please note the relevant page number/s that contain the issues on which you are providing comment. Please also provide complete references for any research articles you deem relevant that may not have been considered in the development of the guidelines. All comments will be considered by the NHMRC.
Please send your submission to:
Project Officer – Australian Alcohol Guidelines
Evidence Translation Section
NHMRC
GPO Box 1421
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Tel: (02) 6217 9386 Fax: (02) 6217 9035
Email: nhc@nhmrc.gov.au
Closing date
The closing date for submissions is TUESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2007.
For further information please contact the Project Officer (contact details above).
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