Health minister rejects call for sugar tax

Updated January 27 2020 - 9:43am, first published 9:40am
Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke wants a tax on sugary drinks.
Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke wants a tax on sugary drinks.

Health Minister Greg Hunt has rebuffed calls from the Australian of the Year to impose a tax on sugary drinks.

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