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One Nation wants to cut the tobacco tax. Would that curb the illicit cigarette market?

One Nation wants to cut the tobacco tax. Would that curb the illicit cigarette market?

A 75% cut in tobacco tax won’t make cigarettes as cheap as you might think. Here’s what really helps smokers in a cost of living crisis.

19.08.2026 10

The Conversation

Becky Freeman

Despite claims smoking has made a comeback, just 5.6% of Australians now smoke daily

Smoking isn’t back. New data show Australia’s tobacco control laws are working.

17.07.2026 30

The Conversation

Becky Freeman

Donations, access and secrecy: 3 tactics tobacco companies use to influence smoking laws

Letting a global tobacco giant give evidence to a parliamentary committee behind closed doors is one of many lobbying tactics Australia has allowed.

07.05.2026 30

The Conversation

Becky Freeman

Could making tobacco cheaper actually cut down smoking rates? We asked 5 experts

Critics of the tobacco excise argue the tax has stopped working to further reduce smoking rates and should be lowered.

17.09.2025 40

The Conversation

Becky Freeman

I can see seven smokes shops from my bus stop - governments must act

Although Australia is a world leader in smoking cessation, we’ve done very little to control how and where tobacco is sold. These shops are...

01.07.2025 40

WA Today

Becky Freeman

I can see seven smokes shops from my bus stop - governments must act

Although Australia is a world leader in smoking cessation, we’ve done very little to control how and where tobacco is sold. These shops are...

01.07.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Becky Freeman

I can see seven smokes shops from my bus stop - governments must act

Although Australia is a world leader in smoking cessation, we’ve done very little to control how and where tobacco is sold. These shops are...

01.07.2025 30

The Age

Becky Freeman

I can see seven smokes shops from my bus stop - governments must act

Although Australia is a world leader in smoking cessation, we’ve done very little to control how and where tobacco is sold. These shops are...

01.07.2025 30

Brisbane Times

Becky Freeman