New Zealand Repealing Tobacco Sales Ban Law
New Zealand will repeal a law banning tobacco sales for future generations, with the toughest anti-tobacco rules in the world set to be scrapped, drawing criticism for the potential impact on health outcomes.
Key Points
- Repealing world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations
- Toughest anti-tobacco rules in the world set to be scrapped
- Decision criticized for potential negative impact on health outcomes
- Fears of greater impact on Maori and Pasifika populations
Pros
- Taking a different regulatory approach to reduce smoking and harm caused
- Commitment to increasing tools available to help people quit smoking
- Tightening regulations on vaping to deter young people
Cons
- Risk of people dying as a result of repealing the law
- Criticism for ignoring strong evidence in support of the ban
- Potential impact on Maori and Pasifika populations with higher smoking rates