DISTILLERS have stepped up their campaign against the Federal Government's controversial "alcopops" tax rise, releasing figures today showing the overall number of standard drinks sold each month - including alcopops and full-strength spirits - has increased by 10 per cent since the tax was raised three months ago.
The Distilled Spirits Industry Council of Australia said this was evidence the attempt to stop binge drinking had failed. It said the figures showed the decrease in sales of "ready to drink" beverages had been more than offset by an increase in full-strength spirits sales.
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