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Health
Allanah Sciberras

'Simple' tax solution dismissed as illegal tobacco cure

An inquiry has questioned if high taxes on cigarettes are fuelling the trade in illegal products. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's tobacco commissioner has faced scrutiny over claims that changes to the cigarette excise would not curb the illegal tobacco trade.

Tensions have been rising over the excise as states and economists pressure the federal government to consider freezing the policy.

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