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Experts reject Coalition's 80% tobacco excise cut plan

Coalition proposes cutting the tobacco excise by 80% and spending $200 million for law enforcement. Experts say governments must enforce current laws first.

Why it mattersAustralia has cut smoking rates by raising taxes. Experts fear this plan would undo that work and hand profits to criminals.

AustraliaAustralians have among the world's lowest smoking rates. The debate shapes whether the government will raise or lower the tax that achieved this.

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Only 27% of Australians satisfied with government's gender violence response

A survey of 1,008 Australians found only 27% believed the government had responded adequately to recent gender violence allegations.

Why it mattersPublic confidence in government action on violence against women shapes whether victims seek help and whether prevention efforts have political support.