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The aim of the Bill, which was first tabled almost ten years ago, is to deter people, especially children and youth, from using tobacco products. It also encourages existing users to quit the hazardous habit.

CEO Peter Ucko says, “There’s no question that we have to have graphic health warnings and other messages, info that tells the truth about the dangers of cigarettes and the harms caused by smoking.

There’s no question that more and more people that see that on packages, consider quitting and then actually take the steps to quit smoking. We must also standardise packaging so there are no glamorous colouring and nice things about a particular brand.”The Control of Tobacco and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill was approved by Cabinet & gazetted on 9 May 2018 for public comments for a period of three months, which ends on 9 August.

 

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I understand heloing the children. But adults, 21 years and older, it is their choice. I do not smoke. But it is a lifestyle choice and in this country it is a constitutional right to have freedom of choice of how to love your own life. They should choose their words carefully.

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