The recent decision by the Government to cut tax by 50% on heated tobacco products is a retrograde step opposed by all health experts.
The Society views this $216 million gift to the tobacco industry as misguided and ill-conceived.
Notably the Ministry of Health advised against the move.
This move, promoted by the Associate Health Minister Casey Costello, panders to an immoral industry. It is a move that industry has long lobbied for and it is a backward step.
There is no evidence that promoting heated tobacco products will help reduce nicotine addiction.
The recent decision by the Government to cut tax by 50% on heated tobacco products is a retrograde step opposed by all health experts.
The Society views this $216 million gift to the tobacco industry as misguided and ill-conceived.
Notably the Ministry of Health advised against the move.
This move, promoted by the Associate Health Minister Casey Costello, panders to an immoral industry. It is a move that industry has long lobbied for and it is a backward step.
There is no evidence that promoting heated tobacco products will help reduce nicotine addiction.