Jump to full article: AAP (Australian Associated Press) (au), 2008-03-26
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Intro: Self-extinguishing cigarettes could be mandatory from next year, following a meeting of emergency services ministers in Canberra.
A final decision will be up to Treasurer Wayne Swan but federal Attorney-General Robert McClelland said a commitment was reached at the meeting.
"We have committed to implementing a national standard for the introduction of reduced fire-risk cigarettes," he told reporters in Canberra.
"We're making recommendations to the treasurer," Mr McClelland said.
"The reality is that while there is commitment from all governments to implement it, there will be some consultation with industry.
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