the nanny state, page-24

Ever notices how photographs of the streets and cities of communist countries are dull and grey, cold looking with no colour or advertising anywhere to be seen?

If these loons have their way that will be a similar picture of an australian landscape.

Yes I was a smoker, and reformed smokers are the worst. Smoking related illnesses do clog up the health system and cigarette butts are a blight on the landscape.

But if these numb skulls really believe changing the packaging will discourage addicts purchasing a fix, or a 15 year old not trying a cigarette and liking it, they are delusional, swepped away by their own granduer.
These companies have spent millions on branding and brand recognition, they may have a case to take this Govt to the high court.
But also, these companies have divested into other businesses. Sporting and other activities rely on sponsorship from multinationals.
Maybe Australia will have real difficulty attracting some events to our shores in future due to the draconian laws introduced by a draconian and communist leaning Goevrnment.