Australia

Queensland government considers stricter penalties for selling e-cigarettes and illegal tobacco products, aiming to combat illicit trade effectively.

New Zealand Health Ministry to provide e-cigarette starter kits to aid adult smoking cessation, drawing criticism from health advocates.

Brisbane tops Australia in illegal e-cigarette numbers, with over 13,000 seized at port since January 1, 2024.

TGA fines Sunshine Coast tobacco merchant $37,560 for illegal possession of e-cigarette products in joint enforcement operation.

The New South Wales Government in Australia has introduced tougher penalties and enforcement measures for illegal vape supply, increasing fines to A$1.54 million and prison terms to seven years.

Australia is set to implement tobacco packaging regulations, with health warnings on every cigarette, aiming to improve public health and discourage smoking.

Victoria Labor government plans to introduce toughest tobacco licensing laws to combat illegal trade, supporting public safety policies.

Australia’s new plan to include e-cigarettes in pharmacies saw slow sales in its first month, with only 3,500 units sold. Many pharmacists are reluctant to sell e-cigarettes due to ethical concerns or complicated procedures, leading to a surge in black market e-cigarette prices to 40-60 AUD.