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Combatting Illicit Tobacco Act 2026

Act No. 82 of 2026 · Assented 26 August 2026

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In brief

Raises penalties for tobacco smuggling and excise offences, creates new offences for possessing, selling, supplying, buying or making 10 kilograms or more of untaxed tobacco, lists tobacco offences as "serious offences" for phone interception, and expands proceeds-of-crime search powers.

Who's affected

  • People handling untaxed tobacco
  • Tobacco retailers, wholesalers and growers
  • Customs, tax and police investigators
  • People subject to proceeds-of-crime orders

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