Duty-free ciggies cut

THE Australian Government has asked airlines and cruise operators to update advice for travellers ahead of this week’s cut to duty-free allowances for tobacco products.

From 01 Jul, the limit for duty- free tobacco will be reduced from 50g to 25g, in addition to one opened packet.

Travellers with additional amounts will have to pay duty on arrival, as part of measures announced in the 2016 Budget.