Across the country, illicit tobacco is cheap and accessible - which is down to a booming black market. 

But even though most of the nicotine consumed in Australia is illicit, smoking rates have reached a historic low.

In this week's Deep Dive, we unpack how illicit tobacco is impacting smoking habits. 

Guests:

• Becky Freeman, Professor of Public Health, University of Sydney

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