Reversal of smoking ban criticised as ‘shameful’ for lacking evidence

Reversal of smoking ban criticised as ‘shameful’ for lacking evidence

New Zealand is repealing the world’s first smoking ban passed under former prime minister Jacinda Arden’s government to pave the way for a smoke-free generation amid backlash from researchers and campaigners over its risk to Indigenous people.

The new coalition government led by prime minister Christopher Luxon confirmed the repeal will happen on Tuesday, delivering on one of the actions of his coalition’s ambitious 100-day plan.

The government repeal will be put before parliament as a matter of urgency, enabling it to scrap the law without seeking public comment, in line with previously announced plans.

  • @VarykEnglish
    1•4 months ago

    Are you kidding?

    I have a ton of free time.

    I like it when you prove me correct and prove yourself incorrect. Go ahead. Keep telling me I’m right.

    Repeatedly winning arguments is a fun pastime for me.

    Keep it up with the language, I’m sure you can get yourself deleted if you try harder.

    • FfaerieOxide
      1•4 months ago

      This is clearly not good for you but I don’t think you should be legally enjoined from engaging in the self-harm you are currently effecting.

      Because again, I’m right about not banning people from doing things they shouldn’t if they really wanna.

      • @VarykEnglish
        1•4 months ago

        You’ve never mentioned that before, so weird to say “again”(keep trying, you’ll eventually be correct statistically), but at this point it appears you’re just copying the things that I’ve stated because you’re aware of how wrong you’ve been this whole time.

        Flattering, thanks.