Senate debates

Wednesday, 14 September 2016

Bills

Excise Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2016, Customs Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2016; In Committee

7:03 pm

Photo of Mathias CormannMathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

I am not aware of any such modelling. I can certainly confirm that the twin objectives of these bills are to raise revenue—that is clear; that is reflected in the budget—but also to achieve a public health outcome. There is really nothing further that I can add to what I have said so far.

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