Problem with alcohol lies on both sides of the bar counter
19 July 2020 - 00:03
Without getting into the merits of the alcohol industry's request for a tax deferment until it is allowed to trade again, the government's handling of the latest alcohol ban has been shambolic. At the same time, the industry must acknowledge the societal damage wrought by abuse of its products, which has led to a hardening of attitudes in the government and society at large...
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