Tobacco control – key facts and figures

This report reviews the range of tobacco control measures implemented by the Australian Government over the last 20 years.

The report covers the range of tobacco control measures put into place by the Australian Government including:

  • increases in tobacco prices
  • education programs
  • national tobacco campaigns
  • plain packaging of tobacco products
  • labelling tobacco products with graphic health warnings
  • prohibiting tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship
  • providing support for smokers to quit, for example through nicotine replacement therapies on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

A timeline is included which shows when various control measures started.

Tobacco control – key facts and figures

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General public
Language:
English

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