Clearing the Air: Australia's crackdown on vapes

In July last year, we highlighted the issue of illegal vapes being readily available in NSW. Despite the dangers they posed to public health, there was a lack of policing in the area of these illegal vapes.

While the Health Minister Mark Butler's recent announcement to crack down on illegal black market vapes is a step in the right direction, it remains to be seen whether sufficient enforcement will happen.

Vaping a Major Public Health Threat?

The Australian government has announced a crackdown on the use and sale of illegal black market vapes. Butler recently spoke at the National Press Club and outlined changes to combat the growing public health threat posed by vaping, particularly among young people.