The illicit tobacco market in Australia continues to worsen, with international tobacco companies potentially being forced out of the country.

Global Chief Corporate Officer of British American Tobacco Kingsley Wheaton joined 3AW Breakfast and says Australia has the “worst illicit market in the world”.

“Tobacco control policy in Australia is out of control.” Wheaton told Ross and Russ.

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