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"In our opinion, [after taxation] the other two regulatory environment changes that concern the industry the most are homogenous packaging and below-the-counter sales. Both would significantly restrict the industry's ability to promote their products." Morgan Stanley Research (2007)
Government Bodies
Australian Capital Territory - Health ACT
The ACT Health Action Plan 2002 identifies key strategic focus areas for public health.
Federal Department of Health
The Australian Department of Health & Ageing's Population Division provides information about the federal government's policy on tobacco control, The National Tobacco Strategy 2004 to 2009.
June 2008: Comprehensive update on all Commonwealth Government tobacco control actions
New South Wales - Cancer Institute
Established by government funding in July 2003, the Cancer Institute NSW has an aim to substantially improve cancer control in NSW.
New South Wales - Department of Health
The NSW Health website has a Tobacco section providing statistics, information on law and policy and strategic directions. Read the NSW Tobacco Action Plan 2005-2009 and companion paper Background paper to the NSW Tobacco Action Plan 2005-2009, identifying priorities for tobacco control in NSW. The previous action plan is still available to review: NSW Tobacco Action Plan 2001-2004. More information about the 2001-2004 plan is available in the September/October 2002 issue of the NSW Public Health Bulletin and also the May-June 2004 issue.
Northern Territory - Department of Health and Community Service
Tobacco control is a priority area for the Northern Territory government. See SmokeFree NT for information.
Queensland - Department of Health
Information about tobacco control in Queensland can be found on the Queensland Public Health Services, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) webpage. Towards a Smoke-free Future is Queensland's first-ever strategic plan for addressing tobacco issues. The department also provides a summary of Queensland tobacco legislation.
South Australia - Department of Health
South Australia has a Tobacco Action Plan. Click here for information about Tobacco Control in South Australia.
Tasmania - Department of Health and Human Services
The Public and Environmental Health Service of the Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services enforces the Tasmania policy on tobacco control.
Victoria - VicHealth
Click on the Tobacco Control link to review VicHealth's position statement on tobacco control and other related information.
Western Australia - Department of Health
The Western Australian Tobacco Action Plan 2001-2004 and other key tobacco control documents.
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