Unmasking Big Tobacco: An Open Letter to Australians

Monday 18 May, 2026
As a coalition of health organisations, we highlight Australia’s global success in reducing smoking through strong public health policies—which is now at risk. In 2026, the tobacco industry is reasserting influence, and were granted a private hearing at a Federal Inquiry

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WHO releases 2026 Global Status Report on Cancer

Thursday 9 July 2026
WHO has released the 2026 Global Status Report on Cancer, which predicts that the number of new cancer diagnoses is projected to reach 35 million per year by 2050. One in five will develop cancer. But beyond the data, the power of this report comes from its inclusion of the voices of people living with and beyond cancer.
World No Tobacco Day 2026: McCabe Centre’s global activities

World No Tobacco Day 2026: McCabe Centre’s global activities

Monday 1 June 2026
Aligned with WHO’s World No Tobacco Day theme, “Unmasking the Appeal – Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction,” the McCabe Centre contributed to a range of initiatives across Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific, working with key partners to strengthen tobacco control and protect communities.
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World No Tobacco Day 2026: Unmasking the Appeal

Friday 29 May 2026
Ahead of World No Tobacco Day this Sunday, we’re drawing urgent attention to the need for stronger, coordinated regulation of the tobacco industry worldwide.
New Toolkit Aims to Strengthen Legal Frameworks for Cancer Registries Worldwide

New Toolkit Aims to Strengthen Legal Frameworks for Cancer Registries Worldwide

Thursday 21 May 2026
Our Director, Hayley Jones, attended the IARC@60 conference in Lyon this week, where the new Legal Framework for Cancer Registries Toolkit was officially presented, marking an important step forward in supporting countries to build and strengthen population-based cancer registries.
Haley Jones at UICC event

Building people-centred cancer systems: McCabe Centre & UICC side event for World Health Assembly week

Wednesday 20 May 2026
Yesterday on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly, the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer was proud to co-host a side event with UICC on building people-centred cancer systems— and to explore what it will take to better support people living with and beyond cancer, and those who care for them.