Edward Jegasothy

Edward Jegasothy is a lecturer at the University of Sydney’s School of Public Health, where he focuses on public health policies related to tobacco control. In recent discussions surrounding the black-market tobacco trade in New South Wales, he highlighted the need for reevaluating tobacco excise taxes, arguing that they may be fueling illegal market growth rather than reducing smoking rates. His insights contribute to the ongoing debate about the effectiveness of current tobacco regulations and the role of taxation in public health.