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Tobacco Tax Cut Sparks Health Debate | Adelaide News
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A major policy showdown erupts as the coalition slashes cigarette excise taxes by 80%, aiming to crush the booming black market by making legal tobacco 30 bucks cheaper per pack. They argue high taxes fuel crime and drive smokers underground, while also slashing government revenue. Backed by alarming stats—illicit tobacco use jumped from 12% in 2017 to 80% by 2025—their plan includes $200 million for law enforcement and $60 million for anti-smoking campaigns. But critics—including ministers and public health advocates—warn it’s a “race to the bottom” that will kill people, ignoring the very real health risks. This isn’t just politics—it’s a high-stakes gamble between economic strategy and human lives.
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