According to recent reports from Australian media outlet Miragenews, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has been advocating for stronger measures to combat non-therapeutic e-cigarettes for many years. The AMA has expressed its support for the passing of legislation aimed at bolstering tobacco and e-cigarette regulation.
In 2023, the Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Act will consolidate eight different tobacco laws, regulations, and voluntary agreements to streamline enforcement.
At the same time, new measures have been introduced to help Australia achieve greater success in the battle against tobacco and nicotine addiction. These laws also apply to e-cigarettes, which are increasingly becoming a gateway to smoking for many young Australians. The inclusion of new reports and information requirements also extends to the impact on the tobacco industry, aiming to provide urgent transparency and influence policy.
AMA, in collaboration with the Australian government, the opposition, and cross-party cooperation, has worked diligently to ensure that the bill, after undergoing four revisions, is not weakened and has made it clear to all participants that the implementation of the bill should not be delayed.
Earlier this month, Dr Michael Bonning, the President of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) in New South Wales, attended a Senate inquiry, expressing his support for the legislation and stating that "despite significant progress in tobacco control in Australia over the past few decades, tobacco use remains a leading cause of preventable death and disability.
The AMA concluded by stating that it will continue to collaborate with the minister to undertake broader e-cigarette reforms. It is reported that this reform will commence on January 1, 2024, banning the import of disposable e-cigarettes.
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