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Why the tobacco tax is lighting up Australian politics - podcast

The Guardian

BusinessThe Guardian·Sep 8, 2026·1 min read

Why the tobacco tax is lighting up Australian politics - podcast

Rates of smoking in Australia are the lowest they’ve ever been, but at the same time, the illicit trade has never been bigger. It’s estimated 80% of the tobacco trade is now illicit and the same taxes that helped curb smoking are now…

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