Whichever way you light up, there is still a risk of lung damage according to new Australian research.

Feb 19, 2019

Tobacco giant Philip Morris donated $56,500 to the National Party and $40,000 to David Leyonhjelm’s Liberal Democratic Party in 2017-18, according to the latest Australian Electoral Commission political donations figures out today.

Feb 1, 2019

When you hear Philip Morris claim they want a smoke-free future, remember the facts: They aggressively market cigarettes and fight efforts to reduce smoking around the world. And they’ve made similar empty promises before. https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/what-we-do/industry-watch/pmi-foundation/bad-acts via Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

Jan 25, 2019

Melbourne oncologist Dr Bronwyn King continues her mission for a Tobacco Free global finance industry 👏

Jan 24, 2019

“We need to lift our game as health providers and do more to help pregnant Indigenous women quit smoking through evidence-based care” – A/Prof Gillian Gould

Jan 22, 2019

Nicotine found in 'nicotine-free' e-cigarette liquids sold in Australia, study finds.

Jan 14, 2019

Latest edition of the ACOSH Advocacy in Action e-bulletin is out now! 🚭

Dec 17, 2018

Did you know tobacco companies are paying young social media influencers to market tobacco? A deceptive strategy from Big Tobacco to addict the next generation of smokers.

Dec 15, 2018

'A disturbing complacency': We’re losing focus on tobacco control.

Dec 14, 2018

Latest ABS data shows the continuing fall in smoking, especially in WA.

Dec 13, 2018

Smoking still on the way down in Australia BUT TV-led public education campaigns are the missing crucial strategy. https://www.acosh.org/smoking-still-way-australia/

Dec 12, 2018

We are honoured to announce the 2018 #BobElphick winner is the WA Aboriginal Tobacco Control Strategic Leadership Team awarded this morning by Hon Roger Cook MLA. https://www.acosh.org/major-award-recognises-leadership-reducing-indigenous-smoking/

Dec 7, 2018

One of Australia’s greatest health achievements is the significant decline in smoking prevalence. It's now extremely important to implement strong, evidence-base tobacco control measures to continue this decline. View the other #top10publichealth successes: https://www.phaa.net.au/documents/item/3241

Nov 30, 2018

Australia’s tobacco, gambling and alcohol industries have donated $14m to the major political parties, targeting their gifts during critical policy debates or immediately before elections, a new study has found.

Nov 28, 2018

WIN $500 for your school! The Critics’ Choice 2018 invites upper primary and lower secondary students to vote for their favourite anti-smoking ad. Involve your WA school today! http://criticschoice.quit.org.au

Nov 14, 2018

Smoking rates are high among Australians with a mental illness. Quitting is likely to improve their physical and mental health; supporting them to do so should be part of mental health care.

Nov 8, 2018

Canada could soon become the first country in the world to place health warnings on all cigarette sticks.

Nov 5, 2018

Congrats to Singapore for introducing standardised tobacco packaging reforms!

Nov 2, 2018

Big Tobacco is reinventing itself for a ‘smoke-free future’ in developed nations while aggressively marketing combustible cigarettes in developing economies.

Oct 23, 2018

$1,300,000,000,000 (1.3 TRILLION!) of Australians’ money now in tobacco free superannuation funds thanks to Dr Bronwyn King's Tobacco Free Portfolios. 👏👏

Oct 18, 2018

Australia is a world leader in tobacco control, but we have by no means 'solved' smoking. Excellent insight by Prof Emily Banks in the MJA on why we must continue to work to reduce the impact of our most deadly habit.

Oct 16, 2018