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Health Officials Oppose Tobacco Excise Cut
Australian health officials and the Australian Medical Association have condemned a government plan to cut tobacco excise by 80%, warning it will harm public health. The proposal, championed by Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan, aims to combat illicit tobacco trade but faces strong opposition.
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The Guardian
Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan claim drastic cut to price of cigarettes and moves to legalise vapes will combat illicit tobacco tradeLeading public health experts, the Australian Medical Association and Labor have rejected Angus Taylor’s plan to cut tobacco excise by 80%, labelling the move
2026-09-03 05:05 UTC