About this episode

The episode discusses a secret Senate hearing involving tobacco giant Philip Morris and explores issues related to illegal tobacco, the Strait of Hormuz, and gambling reform.

The federal government and the Greens are demanding answers after a Liberal-led Senate inquiry allowed tobacco giant Philip Morris to deliver evidence behind closed doors yesterday. Liberal Senator Leah Blyth chairs the committee looking into illegal tobacco in Australia and granted the closed hearing - to the dismay of several health organisations already giving evidence. We hear from one of the organisation's who gave its evidence publicly. Then, what is going on in the Strait of Hormuz? A former US Naval commander shares their insights. And we ask the government about gambling reform. Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

People in this episode

Guest: former US Naval commander

Topics covered

• tobacco regulation
• Senate inquiry
• health organizations
• Strait of Hormuz
• gambling reform
• politics
• news recap

Keywords

• tobacco
• Senate inquiry
• Philip Morris
• gambling reform
• Strait of Hormuz
• health organizations
• news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Philip Morris, Greens, Liberal, health organisations, US Naval, government

Places: Strait of Hormuz

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