The Henry Tax Review is a once in a generation opportunity to combat the looming challenges that threaten the health of Australians and our environment, say the Smarter Taxes Better Health Alliance of national and international health, transport and environmental groups. These groups have joined forces to urge the Australian Government to take action on: 

• Road user pricing (Congestion Charging)
• Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) on motor vehicle use
• Tobacco and Alcohol Taxation

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For a set of health promotion core competencies for health promotion practitioners, organisations, employers, and educators identifying competencies for health promotion at beginner practitioner level, click on the link below:

Core Competencies for Health Promotion Practitioners

Social determinants of health are factors in society or in our living conditions that affect our health, for better or for worse, throughout life. Things such as education, housing, transport, employment, working conditions, enough money, clean drinking water, sanitation, and a good start to life are just some of the social determinants of health. "Throughout the world, poor people and those from socially disadvantaged groups get sicker and die sooner than people in more privileged social positions.

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Despite significant expenditure on drug prevention, problematic drug use has increased and new drug-related problems have emerged

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