Australian states may sue tobacco companies for up to $50 billion in healthcare costs, a move that could significantly shift financial liability for smoking-related public health burdens.
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Exclusive: Former barrister who helped legally establish that secondhand smoke causes lung cancer argues states could seek up to $50bn in compensationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian state governments could sue tobacco companies for billions in public hospital and healthcare costs, under a proposal developed by a former barrister who helped legally establish that secondhand smoke causes lung cancer.The South Australian government is formally seeking advice on the proposal, while other states are reviewing it. Continue reading...
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