Sydney, March 30, 2025 (AFP) - Australian black market tobacco sparks firebombings, budget hole

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2025-03-30

Sky-high tobacco prices in Australia have created a lucrative black market, analysts say, sparking a violent "tobacco war" and syphoning away billions in potential tax revenue. Faced with a pack of 25 cigarettes costing up to Aus$50 (US$32) or more -- including Aus$1.40 in tax on each stick -- many smokers have instead turned to readily available illicit tobacco. At the same time, authorities have cracked down on vapes, restricting legal sales to......

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