Australia poised to fight big tobacco in courts

Started by GlobalMan, Nov 11, 2011, 12:02 AM

GlobalMan

CANBERRA, Australia - The Australian government said Thursday it is ready to fight big tobacco companies in court to enact the world's toughest laws on cigarette promotion - rules that would ban logos and other advertising on cigarette packs.

Attribution: MSNBC, Time, Topix and YLE.