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Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products—Budget Measures) Amendment Bill

Introduced on May 26 following the Budget. This bill makes four annual cumulative 10% increases to the duties on all tobacco products. Passed all stages on May 27 with just NZ First opposed. They argued it made an unfair impost on those who smoked, especially those with low incomes. Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products—Budget Measures) Amendment Bill