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Alleged writer and Crikey politics editor. These days mainly here for the greyhounds.

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crikey.com.au
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    Bernard Keane‏Verified account @BernardKeane 23 Nov 2015

    Nanny statism from Labor on smoking. Smokers already pay much more excise than the costs they inflict on the health system.

    5:12 PM - 23 Nov 2015
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      2. Leah Galvin‏ @leah_galvin 23 Nov 2015
        Replying to @BernardKeane

        @BernardKeane i dont think that statement is correct. May I ask yr source pls?

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      3. Bernard Keane‏Verified account @BernardKeane 23 Nov 2015
        Replying to @leah_galvin

        @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 …

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      4. Chris Davies‏ @RulesChris 23 Nov 2015
        Replying to @BernardKeane

        @BernardKeane @leah_galvin dispute ur argument but also ur ignoring effect of price on reducing numbers of young people taking up habit

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      5. Chris Davies‏ @RulesChris 24 Nov 2015
        Replying to @RulesChris

        @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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      1. Dave Stewart‏ @davestewart3 23 Nov 2015
        Replying to @BernardKeane

        Could think of better thing's to put @AustralianLabor energy into stopping #parentalalienation would be one @BernardKeane @broomstick33

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      1. Jane Rayner‏ @janer98 23 Nov 2015
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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.

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      1. Gerg‏ @Gergyl 23 Nov 2015
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        @BernardKeane Disagree, but there's a sweet spot price level that discourages use without encouraging contraband. Possibly already exceeded

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      1. Health Nerd‏ @GidMK 23 Nov 2015
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        @BernardKeane The clearly-stated goal is to stop people smoking. The economic impact is a bonus. #publichealth

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      1. Jon Wardle‏ @wardlejon 23 Nov 2015
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        @BernardKeane it's not about cost recovery. Surely you should know that

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      1. Nessmess Henricksen‏ @nesshen 23 Nov 2015
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        @BernardKeane don't mention religion, politics, football or SMOKES !!!!!

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      1. Bottle and Cork‏ @BottlenCork 23 Nov 2015
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        @BernardKeane does your cost analysis include waste removal cost? Cigarettes cost state and Shire a bucket on clean up

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      1. Davo‏ @G8sthn 23 Nov 2015
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        @BernardKeane Interesting point- do you have the figures to back it up?

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      1. Moira Neagle‏ @Moira_Neagle 23 Nov 2015
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        @BernardKeane I'm thinking, who smokes these days? What demographic? The rich or the poor?

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      1. Meg Clark‏ @MargaretClark12 23 Nov 2015
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        @BernardKeane and it this only about the money do you think?

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      1. julie mcneill‏ @redcoatJM 23 Nov 2015
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        @BernardKeane Why allergy to increase in Medicare levy in this our CommonWealth?

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      1. Meg Clark‏ @MargaretClark12 23 Nov 2015
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        @BernardKeane source for this claim pls?

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      1. Richard Forrester‏ @RichForrest2 23 Nov 2015
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        @BernardKeane I believe 63c in every $1 is tax or excise...

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