Australian states could sue tobacco companies for billions in healthcare costs under proposal

November 12, 2026 · 1:02 am 1 sources

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• Australian states could sue tobacco companies for billions in healthcare costs under proposal
  The Guardian · November 12, 2026 01:02
  Exclusive: Former barrister who helped legally establish that secondhand smoke causes lung cancer argues states could seek up to $50bn in compensation Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australian state governments could sue tobacco companies for billions in public…