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ARTICLE · 29 FEBRUARY 2024

What are the vaping laws in Australia?

Vapes or e-cigarettes are gadgets with batteries that warm up a liquid (e-liquid), to make a mist that is breathed in.

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Do you vape?

If so, you need to know about the changes in the law around vaping and e-cigarettes in Australia.

Today, we take a closer look at the recent changes to vaping laws in Australia.

In recent times, our government changed the vaping laws in Australia. Firstly, the Australian government became more strict about where you can vape. Also, laws around the importation of disposable and non-therapeutic vapes have been prohibited.

What are e-cigarettes and vapes?

Basically, e-cigarettes and vapes are gadgets with batteries that warm up a liquid. This is called e-liquid. Vapes then make a mist that you breathe in.

Vapes can vary in how they look. Some look like pens, USB sticks, or highlighters. The mist they produce doesn't usually smell strong. However, it might have a sweet scent and flavour. Due to the nice smell and taste, compared to traditional cigarettes, vaping is popular among first-time nicotine users.

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