The Latest Breaking News from Smoking

At the start of this month, when denicotinisation would have been due to come into effect in Aotearoa New Zealand (had the government not repealed smokefree laws), Australia introduced innovative smokefree policies to change the look, ingredients and packaging of tobacco products.

Experts called for ‘bold action’ from the Government, or warned it ‘risks undermining its objectives for improving health’ in the UK.

Promotional material for the upcoming David Hockney exhibition in Paris has been banned because the artist is seen with a cigarette. Hockney described the situation as “complete madness”.

Exclusive: David Hockney condemns ‘dismal’ decision taken by Paris Metro over poster for biggest ever Hockney exhibition

Thousands lost jobs as sweeping cuts reshape public health, leaving experts and lawmakers scrambling

They called for more action to make smoking ‘obsolete’ in 20 years.

The new law is designed to curb impulse purchases of cigarettes and tobacco — and supermarkets are prohibited from selling them altogether.

The new laws will change the look, ingredients, and packaging of tobacco products from April 1

Australia is following in the footsteps of the European Union, The UK and Canada who have already banned the use of menthol cigarettes.

New laws come into effect in Australia today that change the look, ingredients, and packaging of tobacco products.

Sky-high tobacco prices in Australia have created a lucrative black market, analysts say, sparking a violent "tobacco war" and syphoning away billions in potential tax revenue.