The Hon Christopher Pyne MP - Media Items

June 2006

28 June 2006

Alcohol and work - a culture exposed

Alcohol misuse in Australia’s workplaces was a serious health problem that cost organisations almost $1.9 billion a year. A new report, Alcohol and Work, prepared by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, was released on 28 June and exposes the culture of alcohol use in the workplace.

26 June 2006

Board reappointments: protecting food standards

The announcement on 26 June of board members for Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) ensures stability in the development of food standards for Australia and New Zealand, the Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, Christopher Pyne, has said.

21 June 2006

Report confirms importance of tackling mental illness

A new report into Australia's health confirmed the importance of providing quality services to identify, prevent and treat mental illness, the Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, Christopher Pyne, said.

21 June 2006

Drug Action Week: New resources help prevention

Two new publications released today will help to prevent drug and alcohol misuse by young people.

20 June 2006

Drug Action Week: Better treatment offers hope

Effective treatment offered a path of hope for people with drug problems and their families, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing, Christopher Pyne, said today on the third day of Drug Action Week.

19 June 2006

Drug Action Week: Broad approach to problems needed

The harm caused by illicit drugs was not restricted to personal, health-related issues but had wider social implications, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing, Christopher Pyne, said on 19 June, the second day of Drug Action Week 2006.

17 June 2006

Drug Action Week: All Australians have chance to act

Australians needed to be more aware of the harm caused by illicit drugs and alcohol, and of their opportunities to prevent or treat drug problems, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing, Christopher Pyne, said on 17 June at the start of Drug Action Week 2006.

13 June 2006

Supporting the mental health of primary school children

Australian primary schools are being invited to join KidsMatter, an initiative to promote children's mental health and wellbeing.

08 June 2006

Country of origin food labelling consumer brochure launched

A new brochure will help Australian consumers to understand new food labelling regulations.

05 June 2006

Real-life stories to help families battling drug use

A book that draws on real-life experiences to help families battling with drug addiction has been launched by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing, Christopher Pyne. The book, In My Life, examines drug addiction, the situations of families dealing with it, and the challenges confronting those helping family members.