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Clarification sought regarding powers granted to the 'tobacco tsar' under proposed tobacco control legislation.

🟡 Medium · Speech24 February 2026 · 245 words

Details requested on powers of the 'tobacco tsar' to issue closure orders under new tobacco legislat

Inquiry into whether the 'tobacco tsar' can approve short-term closure orders for illegal tobacco sa

In drafting this legislation, we have put in place appropriate cheques and balances on the advice of experts in the drafting of legislation to ensure that we strike the right balance between taking strong action against the illicit trade and ensuring that there is appropriate consideration of the impacts on communities .

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Members who spoke

Hammat, MeredithHort, Adam
Topics
tobacco controllegislationpublic healthlaw enforcement

Legislation Referenced

Bills
Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2026

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