Albanese government to introduce tough vaping legislation today

The federal government will introduce tough new vaping legislation today. The new laws would see pharmacies become the sole trader of products in a bid to tackle the rapid rise in vaping among young people. Criminal penalties will apply for any other businesses that manufacture or supply the e-cigarettes. Public health bodies have given their strong support to the tough laws. Some MPs and experts are concerned that a prohibitionist policy will further prop up illicit trade of disposable vapes.