Experts weigh in on how to tackle illicit tobacco – and why an 80% excise cut is not on their list

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Tougher enforcement and better monitoring products coming into Australia should be considered before lowering taxes, experts say Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Coalition’s health spokesperson has been unable to detail how its proposed slashing of the tobacco excise would reduce smoking rates, as experts say tougher enforcement should be the main focus for governments. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.

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