Oceania

Majority of Australians believe e-cigarette ban not effectively enforced as black market imports illegal products worth $10 billion annually.

Canberra Government to invest over $2 million in community projects, including campaigns to discourage e-cigarette use among youth.

A recent study led by Dr. Matt Hobbs found that 97% of e-cigarette stores are within a 20-minute walk for students.

Mamamia reports, nicotine pouch products such as Velo from British American Tobacco are targeting youth on social media platforms.

Australian authorities seized nearly 500,000 illegal e-cigarettes in a joint operation, valued at over $15 million, sparking calls for stricter regulations.

Illegal e-cigarette dumping pollutes Australian waters, with diver Wayne Bradbury finding colorful litter in Shoalwater Bay.

Australian health ministers gathered in Brisbane urging federal parliament to pass legislation against e-cigarettes, led by Federal Health Minister Mark Butler.

New Zealand health professionals warn about the growing presence of ZYN nicotine pouches in schools, posing addiction risks.