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Coral Gartner

Coral Gartner

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Queensland is leading Australia’s fight against illicit tobacco. Should other states follow suit?

Policies that encourage less tobacco use overall are critical to tackling the illicit tobacco problem.

08.10.2026 40

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Coral Gartner

How smoking makes Australians poorer – and what we can do about it

A new study suggests making cigarettes cheaper would risk making smoking-related poverty in Australia worse overall, given it could lead to more...

28.09.2026 40

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Coral Gartner

Queensland landlords could soon face jail for ignoring illegal tobacco. What are other states doing?

South Australian landlords who turn a blind eye on illegal tobacco can now be fined, while Queensland is proposing bigger fines and even a year in...

08.10.2025 30

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Coral Gartner