Episode
The economics of $60-plus cigarettes
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- Reuters Econ World
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- Apr 15, 2026
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- 2034
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Summary
Australia's sky‑high cigarette taxes have slashed smoking rates - but they have also helped fuel a booming black market for illicit tobacco. Host Carmel Crimmins speaks with Assistant Customs Minister Julian Hill and economist Lachlan Vass on whether Australia’s tobacco excise has overshot its mark - economically and politically. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter Catch Reuters Morning Bid here Produced by Eliza Davis Beard Sound engineering and music by Josh Sommer Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. Further listening Trade and Australia Tax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices