Young people are more likely to start drinking alcohol earlier and at risky levels as a direct result of alcohol companies targeting them via advertising, this review by Curtin University has found.

This article argues that a public-health advocacy model to regulate alcohol advertising proves a success in WA and could be replicated elsewhere.

Amid concerns that children are exposed to thousands of alcohol advertisements during sport broadcasts, the Brewers Association claims there is no link or very little link between alcohol advertising and alcohol misuse, including underage drinking.