Menthol cigarettes will be banned from April 1. Here’s why – and what else is changing
- Written by Becky Freeman, Professor in Public Health, University of Sydney

New laws come into effect in Australia today that change the look, ingredients, and packaging of tobacco products.
The Australian government passed the package of tobacco laws in late 2023, which include:
standardised tobacco pack and cigarette stick sizes, no more novelty pack sizes or cigarette lengths
updated and improved...
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