Exclusive: Former barrister who helped legally establish that secondhand smoke causes lung cancer argues states could seek up to $50bn in compensation
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Australian state governments could sue tobacco companies for billions in public hospital and healthcare costs, under a proposal developed by a former barrister who helped legally establish that secondhand smoke causes lung cancer.
The South Australian government is formally seeking advice on the proposal, while other states are reviewing it.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/12/australian-states-could-sue-tobacco-companies-for-billions-smoking-healthcare-costs
Author : Melissa Davey Medical editor
Publish date : 2026-11-12 01:02:00
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