The South Australian government has hit a northern suburbs retail store caught selling illicit tobacco and vapes with its first long-term closure order.
Following an application by South Australian Minister for Small and...
MGA Independent Businesses Australia (MGA) is calling on the Federal Government to execute a nationally coordinated tobacco strategy starting with an excise freeze, followed by a tax reduction.
David Inall, CEO of MGA...
South Australia has become the first state in Australia to ban “highly addictive” nicotine pouches.
These pouches are small, pre-filled bags containing nicotine, sweeteners, and flavourings. They are tucked under the lip, where...
The South Australian government is encouraging locals to report stores selling illicit tobacco and vapes to Consumer and Business Services (CBS).
According to the government, there are estimated to be about 200 tobacco...
The Australian government’s vaping laws have been reinforced by the South Australian government with $16 million invested in a new taskforce.
This taskforce has been designed to detect and disrupt the supply of...
Metcash has reported a 6.1% rise in total sales for the financial year up to 8 September.
Announced at the company’s Annual General Meeting, Metcash’s food sales, excluding tobacco, increased 17.9%, which the...
Independent grocers across Australia are calling on the federal government to recognise and address the implications of year-on-year increases in tobacco excise amid the ongoing illegal tobacco crisis.
“While the government aims to...
Metcash's 2024 Full Year Results report that the company’s revenue increased 0.7% to $15.9 billion, and including charge through sales, increased 0.7% to $18.2 billion.
“I am pleased to report that the company...
