Victorian Liberal MP Mary Aldred demands federal govt get AFP involved in ‘serious’ illicit tobacco industry
February 09, 2026 by skynews.com.au
Victorian Liberal MP Mary Aldred demands federal govt get AFP involved in ‘serious’ illicit tobacco industry
Victorian Liberal MP Mary Aldred has rebuked the federal government for not engaging law enforcement to tackle the “serious problem” of illicit tobacco across the country - which is costing Australia billions. In recent months, the Albanese government has faced mounting pressure over the “staggering” level of black market tobacco and e-cigarette trading in Australia, which has boomed as a result of Labor’s excise settings.
11.00% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 2.4 million current smokers in Australia 12.90% of men are current smokers but only 9.30% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
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