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1. Finding Casey Costello’s “smoking gun”
Bryce Edwards
- 🚬 The new Government's changes to tobacco laws have sparked controversy over motives.
- 🏛️ Minister Casey Costello defends reforms as evidence-based, while critics allege ties to "Big Tobacco".
- 🗣️ Costello faced intense criticism at a Wellington forum from public health experts.
- 📄 A leaked document suggests industry influence on tobacco policy reforms.
- 💨 Debate continues on vaping regulations amid concerns over youth access and industry profits.
