By Lucy Marrett
The ABC has reported on a rumour that the Australian Government has won a dispute regarding international tobacco plain packaging.
A British American Tobacco (BAT) spokesperson said the news regarding the ruling was “speculation”.
“However, we can say that there is still no proof to show that plain packaging is meeting the objectives set out by the government,” he said.
Cancer Council Victoria said it welcomed recent findings by an independent study released in April which they said found that plain packaged tobacco products “may” reduce the prevalence of smoking.
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This story first appeared on C&I Week.
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