On 8 February 2008, the South Australian Government announced its intention to address concerns about television advertising on unhealthy food and drinks to children. This supports the recommendations of the South Australian Parliament's Social Development Committee's 2006 inquiry into fast food and obesity.
 

In August 2008, the Minister for Health endorsed the release of a consultation paper on Television advertising and the consumption of unhealthy food and drinks by children.
 

The Government of South Australia invited the food, advertising and broadcasting industries, community groups and members of the public to submit proposals regarding the influence of television advertising on childhood obesity in South Australia.

Proposals were also invited outlining strategies to significantly reduce or eliminate the advertising and marketing of unhealthy food and drinks to children.

Submissions closed on the 31 October 2008.
 

• Television advertising and consumption of unhealthy food and drinks by children (2.16Mb pdf)

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