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Big Tobacco and Chemist Warehouse Vie for Australia’s Pharmacy Vape Market

New Regulations Create Lucrative Opportunities as Pharmacies Hesitate to Embrace Vape Sales

Australia’s nicotine-addicted smokers and vapers have become the target of an unlikely rivalry between pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse and big tobacco companies, as they battle to gain market share in the wake of new government regulations. The laws have created a lucrative new market for vapes sold through pharmacies by shutting down scores of small vape sellers across the country, restricting the products to pharmacies only, banning single-use vapes, and limiting flavors.

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South Australian Government Plans Crackdown on Illegal Tobacco and Vape Sellers with Hefty Fines and Shutdowns

The South Australian government has put tobacconists selling illegal tobacco and vapes on notice, as they work on new legislation to shut down these businesses and impose penalties of up to $1.1 million. Consumer and Business Affairs Minister Andrea Michaels is set to receive the power to close premises suspected of selling illegal products for up to six months, with the approval of a magistrate.

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How Old Do You Have To Be To Vape In Australia?

It’s important to understand the legal age requirements and restrictions surrounding the use of e-cigarettes and vaporizers in Australia. In this article, we’ll clarify the legal vaping age in Australia and discuss the implications for underage individuals and the restrictions on where adults can vape.

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Australia Seizes Over 2 Million Illegal Vapes in 2 Months Under New Law

Australia has ramped up its fight against illicit vapes, seizing more than 5.2 million illegal vapes and vaping products so far this year. Of these, joint actions by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and the Australian Border Force (ABF) have successfully intercepted over 2 million vapes since the implementation of the new electronic cigarette law on July 1, 2024. The seized products have an estimated black market value exceeding 155 million Australian dollars (approximately 100 million US dollars).

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South Australia Introduces Toughest Penalties for Illegal Vapes

The Malinauskas Labor Government in South Australia has proposed sweeping new laws to combat the sale of illegal vapes and tobacco, introducing the toughest penalties in the nation. The legislation, set to be introduced in State Parliament, aims to significantly toughen controls and penalties related to the sale and use of these products.

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Australia Becomes First Country to Restrict Vape Sales to Pharmacies

Australia has taken a bold step in the fight against youth vaping by becoming the first country to restrict vape sales to pharmacies. As of July 1, 2024, the government has implemented new laws that ban the domestic manufacture, supply, commercial possession, and advertisement of disposable and non-therapeutic vapes.

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Australia Vaping Laws: New Sales Rules Explained

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Labor’s Mark Butler announced a deal with the Greens that represented a watering down of the proposed new rules

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Australia to Limit Vape Sales to Pharmacies from Next Week

The Australian government has announced that nicotine vapes will be available for purchase from pharmacies without a prescription starting October. This decision marks a departure from the initially proposed world-leading ban on all e-cigarette sales without a doctor’s prescription.

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Australia Proposes Jail Time for Illegal Vape Sellers

In a bid to curb the growing trend of vaping among children, the Australian government has proposed new legislation that could see illegal vape sellers and manufacturers face up to seven years in prison. The move comes as authorities seek to tighten regulations surrounding the sale and use of e-cigarettes.

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New Zealand Vape Seller Defies Australia Import Rules

A New Zealand-based vape seller recently issued a bold pledge to keep shipping items to Australia in defiance of new import rules prohibiting non-therapeutic nicotine vapes. But authorities warn lawbreaking retailers face escalating enforcement action.

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