BAT challenges Aussie laws


CANBERRA: British American Tobacco became the second tobacco giant to launch legal action against Australian laws forcing tobacco products to be sold in drab, plain packaging from next year, following the lead of Philip Morris.

The laws, cleared by parliament, are being watched closely by governments considering similar moves in Europe, Canada and New Zealand.

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