Summary This week on Australian Story the politician who took on 'big tobacco' and won. A recent High Court ruling all but ended the branding of cigarette packets in Australia. The decision and the woman behind it, Federal-Attorney General Nicola Roxon, have generated news headlines around the world. Whilst many health campaigners have lauded Nicola Roxon as a visionary, others accuse her of promoting a nanny state. The program offers exclusive behind the scenes access to Australia's first female Attorney-General as she learns of the High Court victory and explores the personal story behind her own family's experience with tobacco.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Caroline Jones Leigh Sales Eddie Perfect Jimmy Barnes
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Aug 26, 2012
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website
Language : English
Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Summary This week on Australian Story the politician who took on 'big tobacco' and won. A recent High Court ruling all but ended the branding of cigarette packets in Australia. The decision and the woman behind it, Federal-Attorney General Nicola Roxon, have generated news headlines around the world. Whilst many health campaigners have lauded Nicola Roxon as a visionary, others accuse her of promoting a nanny state. The program offers exclusive behind the scenes access to Australia's first female Attorney-General as she learns of the High Court victory and explores the personal story behind her own family's experience with tobacco.
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Aug 26, 2012
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website
Language : English
Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
