Nicotine use soars by 40% in eight years as Australian black market explodes

In 2017, only 12% of the total tobacco consumed was from illicit sources. By 2025, that had risen to 80%. Photograph: Jenny Kane/AP View image in fullscreen In 2017, only 12% of the total tobacco consumed was from illicit sources. By 2025, that had risen to 80%. Photograph: Jenny Kane/AP Nicotine us…