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Australia has some of the highest tobacco taxes in the world. Tobacco excise is increased annually on 1 September, typically by 5% above CPI. As of 2025, over 70% of the retail price of a pack of cigarettes is tax.
This pricing strategy is one of the most effective public health tools for reducing smoking rates. Australia's adult daily smoking rate has dropped from around 24% in 1991 to approximately 10% today.
Within 20 minutes: Heart rate and blood pressure drop.
Within 12 hours: Carbon monoxide levels normalise.
Within 2–12 weeks: Circulation improves, lung function increases.
Within 1 year: Risk of coronary heart disease drops by 50%.
Within 5 years: Stroke risk drops to near non-smoker levels.
Within 10 years: Lung cancer risk drops by 50%.
Within 15 years: Heart disease risk equals that of a non-smoker.