July 24, 2026

DEEP DIVE: Has illicit tobacco got us back on ciggies?

Across the country, illicit tobacco is cheap and accessible - which is down to a booming black market. But even though most of the nicotine consumed in Australia is illicit, smoking rates have reached a historic low.In this week's Deep Dive, we unpack how illicit tobacco is impacting smoking habits. Guests:Becky Freeman, Professor of Public Health, University of SydneyGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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