New Zealand's new govt sworn in, scraps world-first smoking 'generation ban'
Monday, 27 November 2023 Christopher Luxon's ascension to power comes six weeks after his conservative National Party triumphed in the national elections, bringing an end to the Labour Party's six-year rule initiated by Jacinda Ardern. "The number one job is to fix the economy. We have to reduce the cost of living and get inflation under control so we can lower interest rates and make food more affordable," Luxon said. The newly formed government has decided to revoke its groundbreaking anti-smoking law, which was aimed at preventing future generations from smoking, in order to finance tax reductions.
New Zealand is set to repeal the banned generational smoking, a policy implemented by the last ruling party. Join us as we delve into the details of this transformative decision, exploring the reasons behind the repeal and its potential impact on public health initiatives. Stay tuned for the latest...
#health #smoking #politics New Zealand is reversing a planned ban on smoking for anyone born after 2008 in order to bring in revenue for the government. New Zealand is one of the countries who enacted..
Global Anti-Smoking
Campaigns Continue , Despite New Zealand Reversal.
BBC reports that New Zealand's decision to scrap
its landmark smoking ban may represent
a setback for global anti-smoking..
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