Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

It seems that this question, although to the health portfolio, quite frankly relates to Treasury and to the tax summit itself. But I can find information that will assist. If the public health lobby and interested parties want to raise this issue, they do have an opportunity. The government welcomes a broad and constructive discussion of tax issues at the tax forum in October. We encourage people to raise these issues in that forum. Any discussion of alcohol could easily be raised in the session that relates to the environment and social taxes. Currently local government and community organisations can share up to $10 million for projects to combat risky drinking among young people. (Time expired)