Illicit Tobacco Debate Raises Transparency Concerns

Transparency Concerns Arise in Illicit Tobacco Debate

A former Australian Border Force officer, Rohan Pike, has become a prominent media commentator on the illicit tobacco trade, advocating for policies that align with those supported by the tobacco industry. However, Pike also advises nicotine industry-linked organizations, raising concerns among public health advocates about the need for more transparency in this debate.

Pike, who spent over two decades in law enforcement and now runs a consultancy, has positioned himself as Australia's