This blog formed part of the commentary by Crikey on the changes to cigarettes this week http://www.crikey.com.au/2010/04/30/on-ciggies-australia-the-world-leader-in-public-health-reform/ though I admit to being bemused by lack of understanding of small business and the impact 12 hours notice to change price tickets in a store and at the same time serve customers in a rush to buy packs of cigarette at the old price has on stores with one or two employees. It was a long and busy night for C-Store retailers across Australia. Small business is the backbone of the Australian economy and deserve better treatment by governments.