Philip Morris Australia has today welcomed Victoria’s leading health organisations’ stated ambition for a smoke-free future for the state.
Philip Morris Australia Managing Director, Tammy Chan, said: "Philip Morris welcomes the idea of a smoke-free Victoria as this has been our company vision for quite some time, both for Australia and the rest of the world."
"However, the key element to truly achieving a smoke-free society is allowing current smokers to have access to better alternatives to cigarettes, such as personal vaporisers and other smokeless tobacco products," Ms Chan said.
"Clearly, the best thing smokers can do is to quit smoking altogether. However, many of them continue to smoke despite the known risks," she said.
"Several other countries, such as New Zealand, the UK and the USA, have recognised that personal vaporisers and other smokeless tobacco products can play a significant role in achieving a reduction in smoking rates. If we truly want to see a smoke-free society in Victoria and across Australia by reducing smoking rates to below 5%, then smokers must have access to better alternatives," she said. ---
