Kyle Sandilands admits he doesn't care about new cigarette warning labels
- New regulations in Australia mandate warning labels on individual cigarettes to be implemented by April 2025.
- Kyle Sandilands criticized the changes, asserting that smokers are already aware of the health risks.
- His comments highlight a broader concern about the effectiveness of such regulations.
The Australian government is set to implement a new tobacco regulation requiring warning labels on individual cigarettes by April 2025. These labels will include messages about the health risks associated with smoking. Kyle Sandilands, a radio host and heavy smoker, has publicly criticized these measures, arguing that smokers already know the dangers of smoking and suggesting that the initiative is unnecessary. He humorously pointed out that as one smokes, the warnings will gradually disappear, which he finds amusing. This regulatory change comes amid ongoing efforts to curb smoking rates in Australia, potentially leading to a decrease in the availability of legal cigarettes if manufacturers do not comply. Therefore, there are concerns regarding a possible increase in illegal cigarette consumption as a consequence of stricter regulations.