Pauline Hanson launches new tobacco policy

Pauline Hanson's One Nation has introduced a controversial new tobacco policy that could halve the price of cigarettes, a move that could drastically change the landscape of tobacco consumption and public health in Australia. This policy, if enacted, could lead to increased smoking rates, undermining decades of public health efforts to reduce tobacco use. Critics argue this would go against the nation's goal of improving public health and reducing the burden on healthcare systems, while Hanson claims it's about personal choice and economic benefits. The implications of this policy are significant, potentially sparking a nationwide debate on public health versus personal freedom.