A Submission on the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation (Vaping Reforms) Bill 2024 (Cth) - Professor Matthew Rimmer - Community Affairs Legislation Committee - Australian Senate https://works.bepress.com/matthew_rimmer/434/
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NSW Health launched just 12 prosecutions for illegal vape sales over 18 months, penalties labelled 'ludicrously low' https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-03/nsw-vapes-illegal-sale-penalties-described-ludicrously-low/103629114 #vaping #ecigarettes #enforcement #healthlaw #auslaw #auspol NSW Health Minister flags raising penalties in NSW.

Doctors urge politicians not to be swayed by ‘misleading’ comments on vaping ban from industry-funded lobbyists https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/21/australia-vape-ban-doctors-politicians-tobacco-industry-lobby #ecigarettes #vaping #auslaw #auspol #tobacco #interference

Big Tobacco is back with avengenace - Independent MP for Kooyong Monique Ryan https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/21/big-tobacco-is-back-aided-and-abetted-by-the-nationals-we-cant-let-them-win-on-vapes #auspol #auslaw #vaping #ecigarettes #healthlaw #childrensrights

Tens of thousands of vapes seized by Therapeutic Goods Administration from storage units and residences in Brisbane https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-01/qld-illegal-vapes-confiscated-in-brisbane/102802406 via @ABCaustralia #vaping #ecigarettes #TGA #auslaw #auspol "Unregulated nicotine vapes are a serious concern in the Australian community due to their availability and increased use, particularly among young people, with health risks including nicotine addiction, nicotine poisoning, exposure to toxins, and serious injuries and burns," Professor Anthony Lawler, from the TGA, said.

Vaping found to be the biggest risk factor for teenage tobacco smoking https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/aug/23/vaping-found-to-be-the-biggest-risk-factor-for-teenage-tobacco-smoking #vaping #ecigarettes #smoking #health #auspol #auslaw

More than 300,000 vapes seized from Perth warehouse in record-breaking WA haul https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-14/vapes-and-nangs-seized-from-perth-warehouse-in-record-wa-haul/102725616 via @ABCaustralia #vaping #ecigarettes #auslaw #auspol #healthlaw The States are getting serious about law enforcement in respect of illegal vapes in Australia.