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Philip Morris pushes for smoking alternatives
Majority believes consumer goods companies should research and innovate in the interest of public health.
What’s the size of the black market in tobacco and who is behind it?
Tobacco companies are failing to control their supply chain
UK study finds vaping could harm lung cells
A study found that vaping may damage lung cells which remove dust particles, bacteria and allergens.
Calls to legalise nicotine e-cigarettes
A report showed that e-cigarettes can assist some smokers in giving up traditional cigarettes.
AACS calls for tougher penalties for tobacco related robberies
"Every time the price of legal tobacco rises, criminals who sell illegal products cash in. It must stop.”
Industry applauds illicit smoke ring bust
Australian Border Force seized almost three million illegal cigarettes.
Philip Morris International calls for greater support for smoke-free alternatives
Global tobacco giant wants creatives to embrace science-led innovation.
Philip Morris supports Government’s organised tobacco crime initiative
Government plans to create Illicit Tobacco Taskforce.
Senator says Govt’s refusal to lift e-cigarette ban loses credibility
"E-cigarettes are just as effective."
AACS tells Aussies to report selling of illicit tobacco
Illegal tobacco costs Government over $1.6 billion yearly.
Senator says Australia’s anti-tobacco measures failed
“It’s time to end this ridiculous ban on e-cigarettes."
AACS boss backs Government tobacco blitz
Jeff Rogut says illegal tobacco puts public and businesses at risk.
ACCC fines e-cigarette companies
Online retailers to pay penalties for breaching the Australian Consumer Law.
Looming e-cigarette ban ‘robs’ smokers of chance to quit
Ban leads to Aussies purchasing unregulated nicotine products.
New herbal aid to help quit smoking
A herbal alternative to kick smoking habits to the curb.
How the tobacco industry is gaming Australian health regulations
Tobacco regulations act as a catalyst for industry to develop sophisticated marketing practices.
AACS supports e-cigarette sale in convenience stores
Convenience stores are proven responsible retailers of products such as e-cigarettes, says AACS.
2016 Budget | Tobacco company “furious” at treasurer
The tobacco excise is set to rise 12.5 per cent in each year to 2020.
Groups, health experts denounce e-cigarette ban
The AACS has called on governments to make e-cigarettes more readily available for responsible sale.
