Gartner focuses on long-term structural changes, such as restricting the number of tobacco retailers or reducing nicotine content in cigarettes, to phase out smoking entirely.
Through her leadership at the University of Queensland and her collaborations with global health institutions, Gartner provides the "carrots and sticks" reputational and policy frameworks necessary to encourage corporate compliance with human rights and health standards. Her contributions ensure that public health policy remains grounded in rigorous scientific evidence rather than industry-driven narratives. lolly gartner public
A significant portion of her public advocacy involves analyzing how flavor bans and taxation impact different demographics. Her work highlights how youth-targeted marketing for flavored products can be countered by evidence-based government policy. Gartner focuses on long-term structural changes, such as