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Every second cigarette in Australia is now illegal

The illicit tobacco market now makes up about half of Australia’s total tobacco sales, causing up to $11.8 billion in annual lost excise revenue, officials said.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
The nation’s illicit tobacco commissioner has revealed the illegal trade is costing taxpayers up to $11.8 billion a year as it fuels organised crime.
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Every second cigarette in Australia is now illegal

The nation’s illicit tobacco commissioner has revealed the illegal trade is costing taxpayers up to $11.8 billion a year as it fuels organised crime.

·Sydney, Australia
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Illicit tobacco is blowing a hole in Australian lungs and the federal budget, with up to $11.8 billion in foregone revenue each year due to excessive excises.

·City of Perth, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
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