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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.
AACS CEO Jeff Rogut slams tobacco tax
Australasian Association of Convenience Stores boss slams proposed tobacco tax hike.
Tobacco tax is discrimination: AACS
Industry body denounces Labor's plans to raise the tax on cigarettes.
Sale of e-cigarettes questioned
Head of AACS speaks out on NSW Government’s proposed laws for sale of e-cigarettes.
AACS slams tobacco excise increases
Small retail businesses suffering as illicit tobacco expands, says AACS head.
Tobacco smuggling rises
Report finds increased activity from tobacco smugglers as cost of legal cigarettes continue to rise.
AACS signals support for e-cigarettes
Australasian Convenience Stores Association calls on government to make e-cigarettes more readily available.
WHO in fight to put out tobacco firms
World Health Organisation chief urges global action to drive tobacco companies out of business.