Kingsley got back behind the mic in his recent trip to the Global Tobacco & Nicotine Forum in Brussels for a bonus episode of The Smokeless Word.
This time, he’s joined by Theo Foukkare, the CEO of the Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS), to dive into one of Australia’s toughest challenges: the rise in the illicit trade and retail crime. Is current legislation helping or hurting?
"The illegal tobacco market which is we believe is north of 50%...The vaping market is almost exclusively provided by the organised crime groups. The facts of the matter are we have a national crisis in Australia on illegal nicotine."
Join Kingsley and Theo as they tackle Australia's illicit trade challenges head-on in a frank conversation that sheds light on the realities faced by small businesses, the unintended effects of policy decisions, and what real solutions could look like.
This episode is an essential listen for policymakers, offering lessons that extend far beyond Australia's shores.
The Smokeless Word is available on major streaming platforms and can be listened to here or alternatively viewed on YouTube.
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