Health Minister supports Turnbull tobacco tax

By Jessica Stanic · 18 May 2009 · News

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Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon has supported Malcolm Turnbull’s suggestion to increase tobacco taxes, but claims he is sending out mixed signals. Turnbull suggested 12.5 percent increase in the tobacco excise, equating to a tax of 3 cents per cigarette, a measure Ms Roxon claims “might be a good idea.” "I certainly agree that tax […]