The Age | Smokers slugged in Government's plan to raise $5.3 billion ABC Online The Federal Government is selling the health benefits of its multi-billion dollar increase in tobacco excise. From December 1, the tax on smokes will rise by 12.5 per cent each year for four years, raising $5.3 billion over the forward estimates. Treasurer Chris ... Vic premier supports cigarette tax hike Bowen defends tax hike on cigarettes Smoking new battleground as Labour accuses Libs of accepting donations from ... |
