Australian states and territories united in support of federal bill banning non-prescription vapes

Governments concerned vapes attractive to children, aren’t helping hardened smokers to quit

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Australia’s state and territory governments support federal legislation before parliament that, if passed, would force vape stores to close by preventing the domestic manufacture, advertisement, supply and commercial possession of non-prescription vapes.

A special communique issued by all Australian health ministers on Thursday described the legislation as “world leading”.

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