Last financial year, Tobacco Control Officers in the Department of Health responded to 151 complaints, conducted 968 routine compliance inspections, undertook 249 targeted enforcement actions, and conducted 56 new license inspections.
Minister Ellis said failed federal policy was continuing to fuel the profitability of the black market.
"The Federal Government's tax hike on cigarettes has been a major policy failure. It has created a dangerous, illegal industry," Minister Ellis said.
"The Tasmanian Government has taken decisive action by introducing tougher laws and stronger penalties to crack down on those driving the illegal tobacco trade.
"It's time for the Federal Government to take responsibility and take corrective action by reducing the tobacco excise."
