AUS: Australian PM warned on RTD tax reprecussions - report
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 19 May 2008
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been warned his AUD3bn (US$2.85bn) RTD tax hike will only shift young drinkers on to cheaper, wine-based, pre-mixed drinks with higher alcohol levels in the country, according to reports.
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Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been warned his AUD3bn (US$2.85bn) RTD tax hike will only shift young drinkers on to cheaper, wine-based, pre-mixed drinks with higher alcohol levels in the country, according to reports.
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