The Coalition has proposed cutting Australia’s tobacco excise by 80%, arguing cheaper legal cigarettes could help reduce the illegal tobacco trade. 

But a new analysis argues cutting the tax won’t solve the problem, there should instead be a stronger tracking and enforcement.

<p>The Coalition has proposed cutting Australia&rsquo;s tobacco excise by 80%, arguing cheaper legal cigarettes could help reduce the illegal tobacco trade.&nbsp;</p>
<p>But a new analysis argues cutting the tax won&rsquo;t solve the problem, there should instead be a stronger tracking and enforcement.</p>