Health organizations accuse big tobacco of using fears of illicit markets to lobby for lower taxes, warning this undermines decades of progress in smoking control. They criticize a parliamentary inquiry for holding secret hearings with Philip Morris, violating WHO agreements.
Anti-tobacco groups criticize Philip Morris International's 'I AM Marlboro' campaign, alleging it targets youth despite the company's claims to phase out cigarettes, with experts noting the campaign's appeal to identity formation among young people across various countries.
Health groups and the federal health minister are raising concerns after Philip Morris representatives appeared in secret at a parliamentary inquiry into black market tobacco. The company's appearance was not on the public schedule and their identities were redacted due to safety concerns.
Health groups and the federal health minister are concerned about Philip Morris' secret appearance at a parliamentary inquiry into black market tobacco. Representatives gave evidence privately, with their names redacted for safety, sparking criticism over transparency.
Assistant Minister for Customs Julian Hill says he's "astounded" that tobacco giant Philip Morris International was allowed to give evidence to a federal parliamentary inquiry in private. Follow live.
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