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Australians are spending less to consume more nicotine as illegal tobacco trade explodes
Australian nicotine consumption increased by 40% between 2017 and 2025, with 80% of cigarettes sourced from illicit trade, despite lower spending. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported this rise in nicotine use amid population growth of just 14%.
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