Queensland's black market crackdown sees legal cigarette sales jump 55% | ABC NEWS
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Legal cigarette sales rose sharply in Queensland after the state gained stronger powers to shut illegal shops. The rise came as the national market remained largely flat at the same time. Calls to Quitline also more than doubled in the 10 days following major enforcement operations, which suggested the crackdown may be encouraging some smokers to quit. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-05/legal-cigarettes-queensland-black-market-crack-down/107221722 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia
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