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Tariana Turia is pushing ahead with plans
to introduce plain packaging for tobacco,
despite threats of legal action from tobacco companies.
The Associate Health Minister released a discussion document
on plain packaging yesterday.
Earlier today, she reiterated her case for the move.
A petition carrying more than 100,000 signatures
opposing plans to expand the fossil fuels industry
has been presented to Parliament.
Greenpeace launched the petition,
calling for the plans to be scrapped.
Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley says
there are some people who really want to work in the industry.