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Tobacco Tax Cut or Black Market Boom | Perth News
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A former top cop warns that slashing tobacco taxes won’t curb the black market — the price gap is too wide, and smokers will always chase the cheapest option. Charlie Bezzina argues that even drastic cuts won’t change behavior, and suggests making illegal tobacco possession a crime — though admits it’s politically unpalatable. While the government insists tax cuts won’t help, industry figures counter that health officials are out of touch, citing research showing excise changes could impact illicit trade. The debate rages on: is this a realistic fix or just a race to the bottom?
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