Australia grapples with tobacco tax hike fallout
September 08, 2026 by snusforumet.se
Australia grapples with tobacco tax hike fallout
Australia’s tobacco tax fallout shows the danger of treating price as a standalone public health tool. Excessive excise can push smokers towards illegal cigarettes, strengthen criminal supply chains and weaken trust in regulation. The goal should be lower smoking, not a larger black market. Tax policy works best alongside realistic enforcement and legal access to lower-risk alternatives that make leaving combustion easier.
