The Albanese government has watered down its proposed vaping laws and struck a deal with the Greens to introduce a world-first ban.
From Monday 1 July, it will be unlawful to supply, manufacture, import, or sell a vape outside of a pharmacy setting.
The government agreed to adjust its proposed restrictions that would have required adults to have a prescription to buy a vape.
Under the legislation, vapes will only be available behind the pharmacy counter and will not be available to under-18s unless they have a prescription from a doctor.
“These laws protect young Australians and the broader community from the harms of recreational vaping, while ensuring that those who really need access to a therapeutic vape for help to quit smoking can get one from their local pharmacy,” Health Minister Mark Butler said.
The laws will be debated in parliament later this week.
