New Zealand to repeal world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations

• New Zealand is all set to repeal the world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations.

• The new coalition government elected in October 2023 confirmed the repeal will happen as a matter of urgency, enabling it to scrap the law without seeking public comment, in line with previously announced plans.

• Even after the researchers and campaigners warned of the risk that people could die as a result, the new government is moving ahead with its decision.

• The Associate Health Minister of New Zealand Casey Costello has said that she will soon be taking a package of measures to the cabinet to increase the tools available to help people quit smoking.

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Published date : 27 Feb 2024 04:33PM