Vape shops could close as government eyes sales ban Federal The government has already banned the importation of single-use vapes. From tomorrow, all imported vapes without a licence are banned.
Australian Border Force tries to shift 120 tonnes of seized vapes a month January 18, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social Nobody in the waste stream wants to take vapes because they are toxic and their lithium batteries explode upon crushing.
Minister says Medicare reform ‘urgent’, makes case for health policy to get with the times and less red tape May 2, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal Health minister Mark Butler has announced the three strains of focus for looming Medicare reforms, which include updating old technology.
Queensland gets serious with anti-smoking stance as habit remains leading cause of preventable death in the state March 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Health New laws introduced in the Queensland parliament will deliver tougher enforcement options for the illegal sale and supply of tobacco.
Premium Insights and analysis The unfurling regulation of liquid nicotine in Australia October 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks As the vaping industry has developed over the years, observers have noticed that much of the vaping industry is owned by the tobacco industry.
