Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Australia has led the way on tobacco reform and the results have been significant, with smoking rates down by 17 per cent. It is a demonstration of our commitment to reduce tobacco related harm and that is why we established the National Preventative Health Taskforce. As I indicated, one of the three priorities of the taskforce deals with reducing tobacco related harm. The taskforce has presented its final report. I am not currently in a position to comment on its what recommendations might be. The report is currently being examined by the government and will be released soon. I cannot speculate on each and every recommendation within in it, nor is Minister Roxon in a position to do so. I can take the question on notice to see if Minister Roxon can provide any additional information in respect to the questions asked. (Time expired)