“The Steering Committee developed a code covering all forms of alcohol marketing, with a focus on protecting children and young people. A young person was defined as under 25 years, consistent with evidence regarding the impact of alcohol on the developing brain19 and the ABAC provision that alcohol advertisements must not depict adults younger than 25 years.”14
 
Abstract:
Young people in Australia are frequently exposed to alcohol marketing. Leading health organisations recommend legislative controls on alcohol advertising as part of a comprehensive approach to reduce alcohol-related harm. However, Australia relies largely on industry self-regulation.
This paper describes the development and implementation of the Alcohol Advertising Review Board (AARB), a world-first public health advocacy initiative that encourages independent regulation of alcohol advertising. The AARB reviews complaints about alcohol advertising, and uses strategies such as media advocacy, community engagement and communicating with policy makers to highlight the need for effective regulation. In 4 years of operation, the AARB has received more complaints than the self-regulatory system across a similar period. There has been encouraging movement towards stronger regulation of alcohol advertising.
Key lessons include the importance of a strong code, credible review processes, gathering support from reputable organisations, and consideration of legal risks and sustainability. The AARB provides a unique model that could be replicated elsewhere. For complete article http://www.phrp.com.au/issues/july-2017-volume-27-issue-3/developing-an-alternative-alcohol-advertising-complaint-review-system-lessons-from-a-world-first-public-health-advocacy-initiative/

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