- Developments show that policy shifts dictate the trajectory of market growth, where commercial interests often prioritize profit over public health in the global industry.
- The global tobacco industry's influence is reportedly stalling effective public health policy efforts.
Philip Morris Lobbies to Weaken Tobacco Control Policies in Australia
What happened
Philip Morris engaged in lobbying efforts aimed at weakening tobacco control policies in Australia. This occurred as the illicit tobacco market in Australia has grown to an estimated 50-60 percent of consumption, costing between $7.7 billion and $11.8 billion in annual tax revenue.
From eurasiareview.com
Why it matters
The industry's lobbying coincides with debates over cutting tobacco excise taxes to close the price gap with cheap illicit packs. The reports warn that industry influence risks undoing effective public health policies at a critical moment.
The global tobacco industry's influence is reportedly stalling effective public health policy efforts, with commercial interests often prioritizing profit over public health.
From eurasiareview.com
Who's involved
- Philip MorrisThe company that engaged in lobbying efforts to weaken tobacco control measures.
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Philip Morris
college basketball player (1955–1957)
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