@BernardKeane i dont think that statement is correct. May I ask yr source pls?
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@leah_galvin see this report on fiscal impact, which is based on data compiled by anti-tobacco researchers http://www.tobaccoinaustralia.org.au/chapter-17-economics/17-2-the-costs-of-smoking … -
@BernardKeane@leah_galvin dispute ur argument but also ur ignoring effect of price on reducing numbers of young people taking up habit -
@BernardKeane@leah_galvin Also, many nations incl NZ, UK, Germany, France already at 75% tax: http://m.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-opinion/lazy-option-bill-shortens-cigarette-tax-is-actually-a-breath-of-fresh-air-20151124-gl6fyp.html …
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@AustralianLabor energy into stopping#parentalalienation would be one@BernardKeane@broomstick33Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane I'm very happy I no longer have to put up with a smoker's reeking breath, stenchful skin & overflowing ashtrays everywhere.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane Disagree, but there's a sweet spot price level that discourages use without encouraging contraband. Possibly already exceededThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane The clearly-stated goal is to stop people smoking. The economic impact is a bonus.#publichealthThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane it's not about cost recovery. Surely you should know thatThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane don't mention religion, politics, football or SMOKES !!!!!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane does your cost analysis include waste removal cost? Cigarettes cost state and Shire a bucket on clean upThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane Interesting point- do you have the figures to back it up?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane I'm thinking, who smokes these days? What demographic? The rich or the poor?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane and it this only about the money do you think?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane Why allergy to increase in Medicare levy in this our CommonWealth?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane source for this claim pls?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@BernardKeane I believe 63c in every $1 is tax or excise...Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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