The government’s latest 5% tobacco tax hike has pushed legal smokes to $53 a pack — with $30 of that pure tax. But while Canberra cheers, the black market is booming, selling packs for as little as $7.50.

Brent breaks down how this so-called “health policy” has turned into an organised crime windfall:
Legal sales crash, illegal sales surge.
Tax revenue halves while nicotine use goes up.
Crime gangs now control nearly half the cigarette market — and climbing.

So, who’s really addicted — smokers, or politicians hooked on a tax that no longer works?

 Tune in for the full takedown — and the blunt truth about why this fight is already lost.

The government&rsquo;s latest 5% tobacco tax hike has pushed legal smokes to&nbsp;$53 a pack &mdash; with $30 of that pure tax. But while Canberra cheers, the black market is booming, selling packs for as little as $7.50.
Brent breaks down how this so-called &ldquo;health policy&rdquo; has turned into an organised crime windfall: Legal sales crash, illegal sales surge. Tax revenue halves while nicotine use goes up. Crime gangs now control nearly half the cigarette market &mdash; and climbing.
So, who&rsquo;s really addicted &mdash; smokers, or politicians hooked on a tax that no longer works?
&nbsp;Tune in for the full takedown &mdash; and the blunt truth about why this fight is already lost.

Join Brent Bultitude every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.

Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Join&nbsp;Brent Bultitude&nbsp;every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.
Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

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