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Experts weigh in on how to tackle illicit tobacco –and an 80% excise cut is not on their list

Enforcing existing laws and better monitoring supply of tobacco into the country should be considered before lowering taxes

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Sarah Basford Canales4 Sept 2026, 08:02 amUpdated 3h ago1 min readAsiaAustralia
Experts weigh in on how to tackle illicit tobacco – and an 80% excise cut is not on their list

AustraliaSarah Basford Canales

Enforcing existing laws and better monitoring supply of tobacco into the country should be considered before lowering taxes

The Coalition’s health spokesperson has been unable to detail how its proposed slashing of the tobacco excise would reduce smoking rates, as experts say tougher enforcement should be the main focus for governments.

The shadow health minister, Anne Ruston, on Friday said slashing the excise by 80% and funding an additional $200m on a law enforcement push would take back market control from organised crime.

The Coalition’s health spokesperson has been unable to detail how its proposed slashing of the tobacco excise would reduce smoking rates, as experts say tougher enforcement should be the main focus for governments.

This report is published with credit to The Guardian. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on The Guardian

Source: The Guardian · Sarah Basford Canales. Published 4 Sept 2026, 08:02 am.

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