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F1 pressured by campaigners to bar tobacco company sponsorship
"By sponsoring F1 teams, tobacco companies are seeking to reach the same young people Formula One has worked hard to att...
Opinion: Ending duty-free tobacco sales would be good for health, and budgets
Numerous studies show that when tobacco prices rise, people smoke less and try to quit more often.
WHO pushes countries to raise taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco
The move is considered to help cut consumption of the products, which contribute to several diseases.
ATO seizes $171m worth of illegal tobacco
ATO says the cigarette industry suffers from huge lost due to Illicit tobacco.
Philip Morris calls for HTPs to be made legal in Australia
The tobacco company has submitted an application to the ACCS calling for laws to be amended.
Convenience group opposes raising legal age to buy tobacco
AACS chief says raising legal age will boost the black market and will cost jobs in the convenience industry.
Industry body calls for vaping to be legalised
Vaping is a public health priority and should be legalised, ARA says.
Smokeless tobacco products flying under the radar of regulation in many countries
At least a quarter of tobacco users take smokeless tobacco products.
AACS criticises WA tobacco regulations
Displays must be implemented at the store's own cost.
Marlboro maker in talks to acquire Canadian cannabis company
A deal would mark one of the largest combinations between mainstream tobacco and the booming marijuana sector.
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
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.
AACS says convenience store owners targeted weekly
"People in our industry are feeling less and less safe when they go to work."
Aussies becoming more health conscious
IBISWorld expects Australian obesity levels for those aged 18 and over to rise.
AACS tells Aussies to report selling of illicit tobacco
Illegal tobacco costs Government over $1.6 billion yearly.
