OLDCORN: Australia’s tobacco tax fiasco offers Canada a smoking hot warning
May 05, 2025 by westernstandard.news
OLDCORN: Australia’s tobacco tax fiasco offers Canada a smoking hot warning
Australia's tobacco excise revenue plummeted to $7.4 billion AUD this year from $16.3 billion AUD in 2019‑20, despite high taxes. Smokers turned to cheaper contraband due to tax hikes, leading to a 50% revenue drop in five years. Canadian authorities should pay attention as they increase taxes and regulations, resulting in a rise in vape store robberies across the country.