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Morning Mail: big tobacco accused of scare tactics, how supermarkets swap discounts, and Ebola fears rise
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Morning Mail: big tobacco accused of scare tactics, how supermarkets swap discounts, and Ebola fears rise

  • Health groups say big tobacco is shaping public debate to push for tax cuts in Australia.
  • New analysis finds price promotions at Coles and Woolworths often switch on and off together.
  • Experts warn underquoting is common as buyers struggle to find homes within budget.
  • Australia’s fracking plans spark concern amid broader energy policy debates.
  • The government pledges billions to store more diesel and jet fuel.
  • Health officials warn of an Ebola outbreak being treated as a global health emergency.
  • UAE blames a drone strike in Iran’s vicinity for a fire near a nuclear plant.
  • Ukraine reports a large drone attack across Russia amid ongoing war tensions.
  • Coles faces a landmark legal ruling over misleading discounts.
  • The morning briefing links politics, health policy, and energy security in a changing region.
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Big tobacco is exploiting fears of the illicit market to unwind health gains, Australian experts warn
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Big tobacco is exploiting fears of the illicit market to unwind health gains, Australian experts warn

  • Health groups say the tobacco industry is reshaping public debate to cut government tobacco excise in Australia.
  • The inquiry included a secret hearing with Philip Morris executives, ending a long precedent in WHO agreement.
  • Officials warn illicit tobacco could wipe out legal products by 2030 and undermine health gains.
  • The coalition says public officials should protect health policy from tobacco industry interference.
  • Public health groups warn lowering excise could boost tobacco industry profits and smoking rates.
  • Australia’s health department guidance urges limited official interaction with tobacco executives.
  • The letter urges transparency and continued tobacco levies and education campaigns.
  • Health groups criticized the secret evidence platform for tobacco lobbyists in parliament.
  • The campaign highlights that illicit tobacco is primarily an enforcement and health issue, not a tax issue.
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