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Australia Rejects Far-Right Call to Slash Cigarette Taxes by 75%

Wednesday, August 19, 2026


Australia's government rejected a proposal by One Nation to reduce cigarette taxes by 75 percent. One Nation argued the tax cut would lower prices and reduce crime. The government instead announced plans to intensify efforts against illegal tobacco imports.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/australia-rejects-far-right-call-to-slash-cigarette-taxes-by-75

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