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Costello back in firing line over tobacco industry's influence

Costello back in firing line over tobacco industry's influence

Update: 2025-12-03
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Associate Health Minister Casey Costello is back in the firing line over Big Tobacco's influence, with heated debate during a health select committe today on Government plans to roll out oral tobacco and nicotine products.Last year Cabinet agreed in principal to allow the sale of smokeless products, such as Swedish snus and nicotine pouches, subject to the products meeting safety requirements and regulatory controls to prevent youth access. Ruth Hill reports from the special hearing for Parliament's Scrutiny Week.
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Costello back in firing line over tobacco industry's influence

Costello back in firing line over tobacco industry's influence