Australia’s Tobacco Tax Dilemma: Protecting Health Without Funding Crime

Articles for author: Julian Fraser

13 August 2025

Crime and Safety Economy & Security Government & Politics Health & Wellbeing National Issues

Close-up photo of tobacco cigarettes on dried tobacco leaves background representing Australia's tobacco tax policy

Australia’s Tobacco Tax Dilemma: Protecting Health Without Funding Crime

Australia's tobacco taxes fuel a multi-billion dollar black market. High prices meant to reduce smoking now bankroll criminal networks threatening community safety nationwide.

9 August 2025

Julian Fraser

Community Government & Politics Medical Research National Issues

A female clinician carefully reviews AI-assisted medical imaging scans on multiple monitors in a high-tech hospital setting.

The Indispensable Human Touch in AI-Driven Cancer Care

As AI transforms cancer care, human oversight remains vital. One error can cost a life—why empathy, ethics, and clinical judgment must stay at the heart of every decision.

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