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Breakfast Wrap: Why big tobacco was given a secret Senate hearing
Published 6 days, 8 hours ago
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The federal government and the Greens are demanding answers after a Liberal-led Senate inquiry allowed tobacco giant Philip Morris to deliver evidence behind closed doors yesterday.
Liberal Senator Leah Blyth chairs the committee looking into illegal tobacco in Australia and granted the closed hearing - to the dismay of several health organisations already giving evidence.
We hear from one of the organisation's who gave its evidence publicly.
Then, what is going on in the Strait of Hormuz? A former US Naval commander shares their insights.
And we ask the government about gambling reform.
Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.