Reversal of smoking ban criticised as ‘shameful’ for lacking evidence
New Zealand is repealing the world’s first smoking ban passed under former prime minister Jacinda Arden’s government to pave the way for a smoke-free generation amid backlash from researchers and campaigners over its risk to Indigenous people.
The new coalition government led by prime minister Christopher Luxon confirmed the repeal will happen on Tuesday, delivering on one of the actions of his coalition’s ambitious 100-day plan.
The government repeal will be put before parliament as a matter of urgency, enabling it to scrap the law without seeking public comment, in line with previously announced plans.
Tobacco smugglers in 3, 2, 1…
Prohibitions historically never worked anyway.
Much harder to smuggle stuff in when ypu are surrounded by water
That just makes smuggling more profitable.
It says repeal, so the smugglers should already be there if it was the case
I don’t think it was ever implemented.
Ok but the smugglers comment makes no sense in any case